Very Windy Tomorrow; Severe Storms Possible During The Morning Hours
RADAR CHECK: Rain is fairly widespread over the northern half of Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 57-65 degree range… South Alabama is drier and warmer with only isolated showers. To the west, a significant severe weather event is likely across the ArkLaTex region this evening and tonight thanks to a very dynamic weather system over Texas, and those storms will push into Alabama tomorrow morning.
Winds will increase late tonight after midnight ahead of the storms with some rain at times.
TOMORROW: A fast moving line of strong to severe thunderstorms will roll through the state during the morning hours. Thankfully the line will be coming through when the air is most stable, but despite the limited instability dynamic support will be very strong. SPC has defined a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe storms for the northern 2/3 of the state, with a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) south of a line from Thomasville to Greenville to Eufaula.
The line will race through the state in the 6:00am-2:00pm time frame, and the main threat will come from strong, potentially damaging wind. An isolated tornado or two is possible as well. And, in addition to convective winds from storms, pressure gradient winds will be very strong as well…. averaging 25-35 mph with gusts to 45/50 mph in spots.
The wind tomorrow morning will likely bring down some trees, and power outages are likely as well. Be sure and pay attention to warnings tomorrow morning, including severe thunderstorm warnings. A high wind warning has been issued for the Tennessee Valley for tomorrow, and a wind advisory is in effect for the rest of the state. Be sure and secure any loose objects on your property this afternoon or tonight. The sky will clear tomorrow afternoon with a high in the 70s; winds will begin to diminish by mid-afternoon.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: The weekend looks delightful with sunny pleasant days and clear cool nights. The high Saturday will be in the 65-75 degree range, followed by 70s Sunday. Lows will mostly in the 40s, although colder spots could see mid to upper 30s early Sunday morning.
NEXT WEEK: Moisture levels rise, and showers are possible Monday across South Alabama. Then, we will have a chance of showers statewide Tuesday and Wednesday… no severe storms are expected with limited upper air support. Drier and slightly cooler air returns Thursday and Friday. See the daily Weather Briefing video for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1927: Raleigh, North Carolina, was buried under 17.8 inches of snow in 24 hours, a record for that location until 2000. On January 25, 2000, Raleigh saw 17.9 inches of snow in 24 hours.
ON THIS DATE IN 2012: Four tornadoes touched down across Central Alabama, including an EF-2 in Tallapoosa County that killed one person who was in a mobile home.
BEACH FORECAST: Click here to see the AlabamaWx Beach Forecast Center page.
Look for the next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…
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