Mostly Dry Today; A Few Storms Tomorrow Evening
WARM, MOSTLY DRY WEATHER CONTINUES: Alabama’s weather won’t change much today. Partly to mostly sunny with highs in the 80s this afternoon… showers will remain few and far between.
While most of the day tomorrow will be dry, a few scattered storms will form by mid to late afternoon into tomorrow night. SPC has a low end risk of severe storms defined for roughly the northern half of the state, but the overall severe weather threat isn’t very high. Wind fields are relatively weak, and instability values aren’t especially high for May 1. But, a few strong storms are certainly possible tomorrow evening with gusty winds. Maybe some small hail.
FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: A cold front will drift southward, and will bring periods of rain and a few thunderstorms to Alabama and the Deep South Friday and Saturday. Understand there will be some breaks in the rain and there is no risk of severe storms, but be ready for occasional showers and some thunder both days.
Drier air returns Sunday; the sky becomes mostly sunny for most of the state. Any showers will be confined to the far southern counties, and even there the rain shouldn’t be too heavy or widespread. The weekend will be noticeably cooler with highs in the 70s; temperatures drop into the 50s early Sunday morning. By daybreak Monday many North Alabama communities will dip into the 40s with a clear sky.
NEXT WEEK: For now the week looks rain-free with mostly sunny warm days and clear, pleasant nights. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1924: A significant tornado outbreak occurred from Alabama to Virginia on the 29 through the 30th. 26 tornadoes were of F2 intensity or greater. A total of 111 people were killed, and over 1,100 injured. An estimated F4 tornado tore through Steedman and Horrell Hill, SC. This tornado killed 55 people.
A total of 13 people were killed in Alabama during this event with a total of six tornadoes reported. Four of the deaths were in the Auburn/Opelika area; most of the tornadoes were across Southeast Alabama.
ON THIS DATE IN 1953: An F4 tornado 300 yards in width leveled homes on the north side of Warner-Robins Georgia, and barracks on the south side of the Warner-Robins Air Force Base. 19 people were killed and were 300 injured.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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