Coverage of showers and storms will increase over the next few hours statewide. SPC has pushed the “moderate risk” (level 4/5) into Northwest Alabama, including parts of Franklin, Colbert, Marion, Winston, Lamar, Fayette, and Pickens counties. An “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) extends over to Huntsville, Gardendale, and Tuscaloosa. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) covers most of the rest of the state.
ACTIVE WEATHER DAY: We have a very active weather day ahead as a dynamic storm system approaches. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and tonight… SPC maintains an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) of severe thunderstorms for parts of North and West Alabama… west of a line from Hytop to Hueytown to Demopolis. A “slight risk” (level 2) extends as far east as Anniston, Prattville, and Grove Hill, and the rest of the state (East/South Alabama) is in a “marginal risk” (level 1/5).
BE VERY WEATHER AWARE TODAY: A tornado outbreak is expected today into early this evening across parts of the Southeast U.S… including the northern half of Alabama. Several long-track strong tornadoes, destructive winds and very large hail are forecast, and everyone needs to pay close attention to watches and warnings that are issued.
VOLATILE SITUATION: We have a dangerous severe weather setup for Alabama later today, tonight, and early tomorrow morning. A deep, negative tilt upper trough with strong wind fields west of the state will provide dynamic support for widespread severe thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight.
A well organized storm system is west of Alabama this morning, but our weather will stay dry and warm today with a mix of sun and clouds; most places will see a high in the low 80s this afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms will move into the state tomorrow, but with weakening wind fields and limited […]
For most of Alabama, we have gone ten consecutive days without measurable rain, and today should extend the streak to eleven. This is unusual for March, which is the wettest month of the year for most of the state (based on climatological averages). But the pattern will flip next week to an unsettled, stormy one […]
A very volatile situation is setting up for much of Alabama this afternoon as the air becomes more unstable. As expected, the morning storms have produced large hail and strong winds. We have had a few tornado warnings over South Alabama, where the air is more unstable.
Weather parameters continue to come together for the potential for a significant severe thunderstorm/tornado event across the state later today, and SPC maintains a “moderate” risk (4 out of 5) for much of Central and East Alabama, with an “enhanced” risk (3 out of 5) for the western counties. There isn’t much change in the outlook from yesterday.
The large scale features support a significant severe weather risk for Alabama tomorrow. A few strong/violent, long track tornadoes are possible, especially over the central and eastern counties of Alabama.
NO ISSUES TODAY: About the only problem today is dense fog this morning over parts of Central and South Alabama… that will dissipate by mid morning, and the day will be sunny and warm with a high in the low 80s.
We will be watching new model data pouring in over the next few hours, with the highest interest in developments Wednesday, when severe thunderstorms are possible statewide.
MUST BE SPRING IN ALABAMA: The “wave train” will continue to push deep mid latitude upper troughs across the southern U.S. this week, bringing two opportunities for severe thunderstorms.
Brian will be along shortly with a full discussion and fresh Weather Xtreme video… I note SPC has put North Alabama in the standard “slight risk” of severe weather tomorrow… I am not overly impressed with the threat. Looks like a typical cold season high shear low CAPE type event. Yes, those can be problematic […]
WUUS54 KBMX 101959 SVRBMX ALC073-117-102045- /O.NEW.KBMX.SV.W.0266.110610T1959Z-110610T2045Z/ BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 259 PM CDT FRI JUN 10 2011 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR… CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTY IN ALABAMA… NORTHERN SHELBY COUNTY IN ALABAMA… * UNTIL 345 PM CDT […]
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