Alabama Storm FAQ
Here we go again… with another strong storm system just west of Alabama. I get literally hundreds of questions via Facebook and Twitter, so let’s answer them here in one spot.
SEVERE WEATHER OVERNIGHT TONIGHT? No. While there have been a few tornado warnings over Mississippi, we do not expect any severe weather problems tonight here in Alabama with the main dynamic forcing so far to the west. A few thunderstorms are certainly possible, especially in West Alabama, after midnight, but severe weather is not expected. All tornado warnings in Mississippi have expired as the storms there have weakened already.
WILL THERE BE SEVERE WEATHER TOMORROW? It is possible over mainly the southern half of Alabama. See the SPC severe weather outlook below…
The greatest risk of severe weather will be south of I-20, but we can’t rule out an isolated severe storm as far north as Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, or Anniston. We will be watching the radar closely during the day.
IS THERE A TORNADO THREAT? A few isolated tornadoes are possible over the southern half of the state, but the main risk most likely will come from damaging straight line winds. The synoptic setup is quite different from the event we had early Monday.
WHEN WILL THE STORMS BEGIN? We could see a shower or storm at anytime tomorrow, but the most organized activity should come between 12:00 noon at 8:00 p.m.
HOW MUCH RAIN? We project one to two inches of rain for most of the state, and we note the National Weather Service in Huntsville has a flash flood watch going for the Tennessee Valley for tomorrow.
WHAT ABOUT THE WEEKEND: Looks nice. The sun returns during the day Friday, and the weekend looks dry with highs in the 57-60 degree range, with a low near freezing by daybreak Sunday.
We will update the blog often during the next 24 hours… stay tuned…
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