Strong Storms Tomorrow
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RADAR CHECK: So far showers and storms have been pretty much a no-show for much of Central and East Alabama, as most of the action has been close to the Mississippi border and points west. Flooding rains have been falling over South Mississipi and Southeast Louisiana over the past few hours, and those showers and storms are moving slowly to the south.
Temperatures are still below average for mid-summer… readings are generally in the 87-91 degree range at mid-afternoon.
However, new showers are forming over Shelby and Talladega Counties as I write this, and we will maintain a pretty decent chance of showers and storms through the evening hours as an unstable airmass remains over Alabama with high precipitable water value.
TOMORROW: SPC has expanded the “slight risk” of severe weather to include much of North and Central Alabama, and now they show a 30 percent enhancement over the northern third of our state. This means there is a 30 percent chance of severe weather within 25 miles of a given point tomorrow; the main threat will come from hail and strong, straight line winds. While most of the showers and storms tomorrow should come during the afternoon and nighttime hours, a morning shower can’t be ruled out with a surface front stalling out north of Alabama. Temperatures will rise to near 90 tomorrow if we see a decent amount of morning sun.
THE WEEKEND AND BEYOND: The air aloft will warm over the weekend, meaning a more stable atmosphere, and fewer showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Most of them will be scattered, and during the afternoon and evening. Days will be partly sunny with a high in the low 90s. Look for similar weather early next week; the 12Z GFS suggests only isolated showers and storms around here Monday through Wednesday with potential for mid 90s on one or two afternoons.
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GULF COAST WEATHER: A good chance of showers and storms again tomorrow from Panama City to Gulf Shores, but the weekend should be brighter with 6 to 8 hours of sunshine both days and just the usual risk of scattered storms. Highs will be in the mid 80s tomorrow, followed by upper 80s Saturday and Sunday. The sea water temperature this afternoon at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab is 83 degrees.
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