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A Few Scattered Strong Storms Later Today/Tonight

| April 6, 2019 @ 6:46 am

Here are a few notes concerning the potential for strong/severe storms across Alabama through Monday. Let’s say up front that most of the weekend will be warm and dry, but a passing shower or storm is possible at times.

TODAY/TONIGHT: SPC has most of Alabama in a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for this afternoon and tonight.

A few scattered storms will develop later today as a warm front lifts northward… and a batch of storms will likely enter the state from the west tonight. Heavier storms could produce hail and strong gusty winds.

With so many outdoor events going on today and tonight, don’t forget about lightning safety. If there is lightning within 8 miles of an event, everyone needs to get indoors or in a vehicle. Better yet, when you hear thunder, that is when you get indoors or in a car. Even if it is not raining.

TOMORROW: Tomorrow will be generally dry and warm with only a few isolated showers; temperatures reach the low 80s in many areas. Storms could increase late tomorrow night, after midnight, over North Alabama, however. SPC has defined a risk of severe storms over West Alabama for this possibility… keep in mind the “Day 2” outlook for Sunday is valid through 7:00 a.m. Monday.

MONDAY: All of Alabama is in a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) on the “Day 3” outlook, valid after 7:00 a.m. Monday.

The severe weather threat for Monday is somewhat unclear; if we have a late mass of storms after midnight Sunday night, that would tend to make the air stable and the severe weather risk would be rather low. Computer models also are not in good agreement about the position and strength of the various features that will set up thunderstorm potential, so watch for potential forecast changes over the weekend.

Rain amounts Monday will be 1/2 to 1 inch for most places. Keep an eye on the blog for updates…

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