Strong and Severe Storms to Our West

The severe weather event is beginning to take shape to our west. A line of very strong and sever storms is marching east. Severe storms extend from Memphis, Tennessee south to Alexandria, Louisiana.

Numerous severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect with this line of thunderstorms and we have started to see a few tornado warnings, and even reports of damage reported with one storm west of Memphis earlier.

This line of storms will continue to head towards Alabama. Severe storms should persist through the overnight hours as strong dynamics will be moving closer. Out ahead of the line of storms, ample warm, moist and unstable air is in place as evident by the widespread upper 70s and 80s in place across the region.

There are several showers developing along the Interstate 65 corridor and moving rapidly north. We still expect the line of storms to be approaching the western portions of the state between 8-9 PM. We will be watching areas out in front of the main line as there could be a few discrete supercells develop.

For the Birmingham area, the bulk of the action should be impacting the area closer to the midnight time frame. Make sure you have a reliable source for severe weather alerts during the overnight hours.

Category: Alabama's Weather, Severe Weather