Heavy Rain; Strong Thunderstorms For Some Today
RADAR CHECK: A nearly stationary band of rain and storms has developed early this morning from the Tennessee Valley down into parts of East Alabama. These storms are very efficient rain producers, and flash flood warnings have been issued for parts of Lauderdale, Limestone, Morgan, Cullman, Blount, and St. Clair counties during the pre-dawn hours. Some spots have received nearly two inches of rain since midnight.
A flash flood watch remains in effect for much of North and East Alabama today, where rain will be heavier and more widespread. We also note SPC has defined a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for roughly the southern 3/4 of the state…
The main concern with the heavier thunderstorms involves strong straight line winds. One the positive side, highs will only in the 80s today across much of North and East Alabama thanks to rain and storms; temperatures reach the 90s in areas south and west of Birmingham where showers and storms will be fewer in number.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: We are looking at fairly routine summer weather tomorrow and Sunday… mixed sun and clouds both days with a few scattered, mostly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms around. Chance of any one spot getting wet both days is 20-30 percent, and highs will be in the low 90s.
NEXT WEEK: The heat ridge will remain west of Alabama, and our weather won’t change much. Partly sunny days, scattered mostly afternoon/evening showers and storms, and highs in the 88-93 degree range through the week. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: Tropical storm formation is not expected at least for the next seven days across the Atlantic basin as the remarkably quiet pattern continues.
ON THIS DATE IN 2008: Severe storms moved across northern Illinois and Indiana with tornadoes and strong winds. With tornado sirens blaring, the game at Wrigley Field between Cubs and Astros was stopped as fans were told to evacuate to the lower concourse. Passengers at O’Hare International Airport were evacuated to lower levels of buildings as well.
ON THIS DATE IN 2009: The strongest tornado to hit Quebec since the same date in 1994 ripped through Mont-Laurier. The F2 tornado tore through the small western Quebec town severely damaging about 40 homes.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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