Strong Storms Tomorrow Evening
LAST DAY OF METEOROLOGICAL WINTER: It actually feels more like the first day of spring; with a good supply of sunshine temperatures are in the 68-72 degree range across most of North/Central Alabama this afternoon. Nothing is showing up on radar.
ACTIVE WEATHER TOMORROW EVENING: A digging upper trough will support a surface low that will pass well to the north of Alabama tomorrow; it drags a cold front through here tomorrow night. Ahead of the front, a band of showers and thunderstorms is likely. Some of those storms could be strong to severe.
The low level jet will ramp up to over 50 knots, and bulk shear values (over 50 knots) will certainly support a few rotating updrafts. But, the limiting factor is the instability; surface dew points are not expected to get out of the 50s.
TIMING: A few severe storms could enter Northwest Alabama as early as 2:00 tomorrow afternoon… the band of storms will move southeast through the evening, with the risk winding down around 10:00.
THREATS: The core threat will come from strong, perhaps damaging straight line winds as the line of storms passes through, although an isolated tornado is not out of the question.
RAIN AMOUNTS: Rain totals will be in the 1/2 to 3/4″ range, not enough for major flooding concerns.
WEDNESDAY: Expect a mostly sunny and cool day with a high in the mid 50s.
THURSDAY: Another fast moving weather system will bring clouds back to the state, along with showers by afternoon and into Thursday night. For now it looks like the best chance of rain will come from about 3:00 until 10:00 p.m. Severe storms are not expected, although a little thunder is possible. Rain amounts should be around 1/2 inch.
FRIDAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND: Sunny days, clear nights, and a warming trend. The high Friday will be in the 57-60 degree range, followed by mid 60s Saturday, and upper 60s Sunday.
NEXT WEEK: Dry, mild weather continues Monday… looks like the next chance of showers and storms will come toward the end of the week. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.
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