A Mix Of Sun And Strong Storms Through The Weekend
SUN AND STORMS: Alabama’s weather will feature a mix of sun and clouds through the weekend, and from time to time expect a passing shower or thunderstorm. Today most of the storms will be random, scattered, and will come from about 2:00 until 10:00 p.m. And, mainly over the northern half of the state. Heavier storms could produce strong, gusty winds and small hail, but some places will miss the storms completely. The high today will be in the 87-91 degree range for most communities.
Tomorrow the high resolution models are picking up on the idea of an organized area of thunderstorms moving through the northern half of Alabama with potential for strong (potentially damaging) winds and hail. The morning should be generally dry, and the high will be in the 80s.
And, on Sunday, the sun will be out at times, but scattered showers and storms remain possible, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Highest risk of showers and storms will be over the northern 2/3 of the state, and temperatures reach the mid 80s.
SPC has defined a risk of severe thunderstorms for much of North/Central Alabama on a daily basis through Sunday due to the wind/hail potential.
NEXT WEEK: A very humid airmass will stay parked across the Deep South, meaning the risk of scattered, mostly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms on a daily basis. Otherwise, expect partly sunny days with highs in the 80s. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: The Atlantic basin is quiet; tropical storm/hurricane formation is not expected at least for the next seven days.
ON THIS DATE IN 1816: The temperature reached 92 degrees at Salem, Massachusetts during an early heat wave, but then plunged 49 degrees in 24 hours to commence the famous “year without a summer.” Snow fell near Quebec City, Quebec Canada from the 6th through the 10th and accumulated up to a foot with “drifts reaching the axle trees of carriages.”
ON THIS DATE IN 1944: A strong system approaching Europe on June 4, 1944, ended up delaying the original invasion of northern France on June 5. There were even disagreements in the forecast between American and British forecasters. Ultimately, Group Capt, James Stagg of the United Kingdom’s Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force, was the one who persuaded General Dwight D. Eisenhower to change the date of the invasion to June 6 based on weather observations from a ship in the Atlantic.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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