Rain Coverage Going Up, Heat Levels Going Down
RADAR CHECK: We have a number of showers and storms early this morning over East Alabama; the rest of the state is dry with temperatures in the 70s. Expect a mix of sun and clouds today with scattered to numerous showers and storms by afternoon; the chance of any one spot seeing rain today is 55-65 percent with a high in the low 90s for most places. Heat levels come down quickly as the afternoon rain develops.
REST OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND: We are forecasting more clouds than sun on a daily basis with a good chance of occasional showers and thunderstorms each day. No wash-out, but it will rain at times on a daily basis with highs only in the mid 80s for most places, well below average for mid to late July in Alabama. Most, but not all of the showers and thunderstorms will come from noon to midnight. Like recent days, stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy rain, strong, gusty winds, and lots of lightning.
NEXT WEEK: The unsettled pattern continues with a very moist, unstable airmass in place. A number of showers and storms will be around each day, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Rain amounts across Alabama will average 2-4 inches over the next seven days; very beneficial rain for mid-summer. Daytime temperatures will remain well below average with highs in the 80s. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: The Atlantic basin remains very quiet, and tropical storm formation is not expected through at least the next seven days.
ON THIS DATE IN 1981: Severe thunderstorm winds ripped a 10,000 square foot hole in a 90-foot high pavilion at Sea World in Orlando, FL. The storm panicked a crowd of 550 tourists. One death occurred due to injury and heart attack, and 15 people were injured. The canopy was made of fiberglass and Teflon, designed to withstand 120 mph winds.
ON THIS DATE IN 1987: Slow moving thunderstorms caused flooding on the Guadalupe River in Texas resulting in tragic loss of life. A bus and van leaving a youth summer camp stalled near the rapidly rising river, just west of the town of Comfort, or about 50 mile northwest of San Antonio. The powerful surge of water swept away 43 persons, mostly teenagers. Ten drowned in the floodwaters. Most of the others were rescued from treetops by helicopter.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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