Storms Fire Up Again This Afternoon
HUMID SUMMER WEATHER: We are in the time of the year when you will have a risk of afternoon and evening thunderstorms on a daily basis, and today is no exception. Look for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms later today, generally in the 2:00-9:00 p.m. time frame. And, like recent days, where storms do form they could be strong. SPC has much of the state in a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms…
Heavier thunderstorms will be capable of producing hail and strong winds. Most, but not necessarily all, of the storms will be over by fireworks time tonight. A few showers could linger through midnight. The chance of any one location seeing rain later today is 50-60 percent, and the high will be close to 90 degrees.
The weather won’t change much through the rest of the week with the summer mix of sun and afternoon storms through Friday. Highs will be in the low 90s most afternoons.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Look for partly sunny, hot, humid weather Saturday and Sunday with the chance of random, scattered afternoon and evening storms. Chance of any one spot getting wet both days is 40-50 percent, highs will be in the low 90s for most communities.
There is some evidence the upper ridge across the Deep South will be a bit stronger next week with heat levels rising a bit, and coverage of afternoon storms dropping. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: The Atlantic basin remains very quiet, and tropical storm formation is not expected for at least the next seven days.
ON THIS DATE IN 1776: Thomas Jefferson purchased a thermometer from a local merchant before signing the Declaration of Independence. According to his weather memorandum book, at 1 PM it was cloudy and 76 degrees.
ON THIS DATE IN 1911: Record temperatures are set in the northeastern United States as a deadly heat wave hits the area that would go on to kill 380 people. In Nashua, New Hampshire, the mercury peaked at 106 degrees. Other high-temperature records were set all over New England during an 11-day period.
We are on a holiday schedule, so just one video briefing today, but I will post fresh forecast notes here by 3:00. Enjoy the day!
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