A Few Strong Storms Late This Afternoon/Tonight; Nice Weekend Ahead

STORMS LATE TODAY/TONIGHT: While most of the day today will be dry with highs in the 70s, a front will push a broken band of showers and storms into the state late this afternoon and tonight. SPC has defined a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms for roughly the northern half of Alabama.

Heavier storms could produce hail and strong, gusty winds as they pass through. There is no tornado risk, and keep in mind some places won’t see any rain at all due to the scattered nature of the thunderstorms. Activity will weaken over South Alabama after midnight.

Tomorrow will be cooler with highs in the 60s, and a few spotty showers will likely develop during the afternoon/evening hours as an upper trough swings through.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Expect a sun filled sky over the weekend; highs will be in the 60s Saturday, followed by 70s Sunday. Mornings will be cool with lows mostly in the 40s; colder spots over North Alabama will dip into the 30s early Sunday morning.

NEXT WEEK: Temperatures reach the low 80s Monday with a partly sunny sky. A front could bring a few isolated showers Monday night or early Tuesday, but moisture will be very limited and most places will stay dry. Showers are possible with another feature Thursday night and Friday, but it isn’t a severe thunderstorm setup based on current model data. Highs after Monday will be mostly in the 70s… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.

ON THIS DATE IN 1979: This day was known as “Terrible Tuesday” to the residents of Wichita Falls, Texas as a tornado rated F4 on the Fujita scale ripped through the city. The massive F4 tornado smashed into Wichita Falls killing 43 persons and causing 300 million dollars in damage. Another tornado struck Vernon, Texas killing eleven persons.

Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!

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