Summer Pattern Continues With Sun And Scattered Storms
RADAR CHECK: Again today we have the classic summer case of random, scattered showers and thunderstorms across Alabama. They are most numerous over the northern 2/3 of the state, and will fade away quickly after sunset. Otherwise the sky is partly to mostly sunny with temperatures generally in the 88-92 degree range.
The weather won’t change much tomorrow, but we expect a trend toward fewer afternoon storms over the weekend as warmer air aloft makes the air more stable across the Deep South. Afternoon highs Saturday and Sunday will be in the low to mid 90s with a partly sunny sky both days.
NEXT WEEK: A very routine summer pattern will likely continue. Partly sunny days with the risk of a passing shower or storm in a few spots each afternoon. Storm coverage will likely be a little higher by Thursday and Friday; highs will be in the low to mid 90s through much of the week. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: Another very quiet day for the Atlantic basin. No tropical storms or hurricanes are expected at least for the next seven days.
ON THIS DATE IN 1926: At the Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey, lightning struck one of the explosives storage structures during a thunderstorm and started a fire. As a result, several million pounds of explosives detonated over a period of 2–3 days. This explosion not only structural devastation, 187 of 200 buildings destroyed but military and civilian casualties as well. Close to one hundred are injured as explosion spreads havoc within a radius of 15 miles in New Jersey.
ON THIS DATE IN 2005: Dennis made landfall near Gulf Breeze as a category 3 hurricane with winds around 120 miles an hour. The system continued to move northward, and was downgraded to a tropical storm as it entered Marengo County. Several counties across the state reported downed trees and powerlines, leaving a total of 280,000 people without electric power. Downed trees also left numerous county and state roads temporarily impassable. Winds gusted to 70 mph at Camden.
Look for the next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…
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