Marginal Risk for Severe Storms Introduced for Extreme Southern Parts of Central Alabama for Today
The Storm Prediction Center has introduced a level 1 Marginal Risk for severe storms for the remainder of today for the extreme southern parts of Central Alabama. The risk covers locations south of a line from Livingston (Sumter Co.) to White Hall (Lowndes Co.) to Louisville (Barbour Co.).
A weak mid-level trough over the north-central Gulf coast, along with daytime heating and local sea breeze circulations, will continue to support scattered thunderstorm development this afternoon. Strong downburst winds may occur with the strongest storms through the diurnal heating cycle, with localized wind damage a possibility.
Main threat: isolated damaging wind gusts up to 60 MPH.
Timing: now through 7:00 pm.
Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Severe Weather
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