Scattered To Numerous Showers/Storms Across Alabama Today
RADAR CHECK: Rain and thunderstorms continue across Northwest Alabama early this morning around sunrise… rain is heavy in spots from Jasper to Muscle Shoals. A few scattered showers are also near the Gulf Coast… much of Central Alabama is dry to start the day. We expect scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms today statewide as moisture surges northward from the south, and a weak surface front approaches from the north. We still can’t promise rain for everyone, but most communities stand a good chance of seeing a decent downpour today. The most widespread rain will come during the afternoon and evening hours… the high for most places will be in the upper 80s with a limited amount of sun.
SPC maintains a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for much of the state today… heavier storms this afternoon could produce strong winds. And, of course, all summer storms pack lots of lightning.
REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND: Drier air filters into North Alabama tomorrow, and most of the showers and storms will be found over the southern half of the state. The sky will be partly sunny with a high around 90. Same situation Friday… mostly dry for the northern 2/3 of the state, with a few widely scattered showers and storms over South Alabama. Then, for the weekend, we expect pretty routine summer weather with partly sunny days along with a few ransom, widely scattered afternoon and evening showers or thunderstorms. Highs over the weekend will remain close to 90 degrees for most places.
NEXT WEEK: Moisture levels rise a bit early in the week, with potential for scattered showers and storms to be a little more numerous Monday and Tuesday. But, the overall pattern will be the same… a classic summer mix of sun and random afternoon/evening thunderstorms. Highs will be in the 88-93 degree range… See the daily Weather Briefing video for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: The weak surface trough persists near the Gulf Coast today, but it is not expected to become a tropical depression or storm since it will remain inland; NHC gives it only a 10 percent chance of development over the next five days. This feature will bring an enhanced coverage of showers and storms to the Gulf Coast through Friday, but we stress it won’t rain all day every day, and the sun will be out at times in the zone from Gulf Shores eastward to Panama City Beach.
The rest of the Atlantic basin is very quiet.
ON THIS DATE IN 1951: Rivers across eastern Kansas crest well above flood stage, causing the most significant destruction from flooding in the Midwestern United States at that time. Five-hundred-thousand people were left homeless, and 24 people died in the disaster.
BEACH FORECAST: Click here to see the AlabamaWx Beach Forecast Center page.
Look for the next Weather Briefing video here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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