Strong Storms This Evening; Dry And Less Humid Tomorrow/Sunday

James Spann | June 17, 2022 @ 3:20 pm

RADAR CHECK: A band of heavy thunderstorms is pushing southward through North Alabama this afternoon ahead of a surface front. Stronger storms are capable of producing hail and strong winds; a few severe thunderstorm warnings have been required. These storms will fade after sunset as they move into Central Alabama. Away from the storms, it is another hot afternoon with temperatures in the 90s.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: A few isolated storms are possible across Southwest Alabama tomorrow, otherwise look for sunny days, lower humidity, and a very pleasant morning early Sunday. Cooler spots could reach the 50s around daybreak Sunday… highs will be mostly in the low 90s.

NEXT WEEK: Heat levels rise again, and afternoon highs will be close to 100 degrees over the latter half of the week. Afternoon showers and storms will be scarce… See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

TROPICS: Showers and thunderstorms remain disorganized in association with a trough of low pressure located over the northwestern Caribbean Sea. Some slow development of this system is possible before it moves inland over northern Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula tonight or on Saturday. Regardless of development, locally heavy rainfall is possible over Honduras, Belize, northern Guatemala, and southeastern Mexico through the weekend.

The rest of the Atlantic basin, including the Gulf of Mexico, is very quiet.

ON THIS DATE IN 1946: The third deadliest tornado in Canadian history struck southwestern Ontario from Windsor to Tecumseh. 17 people were killed and hundreds injured. Damage was conservatively estimated at $1.5 million.

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I am on vacation next week… look for my next Weather Xtreme video here by 6:00 a.m. on Monday June 27. Enjoy the weekend!

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