Strong Storms Late Tonight; Dry Air Returns Tomorrow
FOGGY START: A dense fog advisory is in effect for all 67 Alabama counties early this morning; visibility is down to just a fraction of a mile in spots. The fog will dissipate by mid-morning.
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Active Day Ahead; Severe Storms Possible Through Tonight
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers continue over the eastern half of Alabama early this morning, otherwise it is a cloudy, very mild, and humid morning with temperatures hovering in the 65-72 degree range at daybreak, well above the average high of 54 for January 3. A dynamic weather system will bring potential for severe thunderstorms to the state later today and tonight.
Rain/Storms Tonight; Dry Air Returns Tomorrow
STORMY NIGHT: The dual threat of heavy rain and severe storms will continue across Alabama tonight. A flash flood watch remains in effect for the northern 2/3 of the state, and we now have a level 4/5 “moderate risk” of severe thunderstorms for the southwest counties of the state.
Dual Threat Of Flooding And Strong/Severe Storms Today
RADAR CHECK: Rain is widespread over North and West Alabama early this morning around sunrise… there are a few embedded thunderstorms, but we don’t expect any severe weather issues this morning. This will be an active day for the state with the dual threat of heavy rain/flooding, and strong to severe thunderstorms.
Severe Storms Threaten Alabama Through Tonight
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.
Severe Storms Possible Across Alabama Tonight
Severe thunderstorms are possible across Alabama tonight ahead of a dynamic weather system. SPC has defined an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) for the far western counties of the state… there is a “slight risk” (level 2/5) as far east as Guntersville, Prattville, and Brewton, and a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) down to Opelika and Enterprise.
Line Of Strong/Severe Storms To Pass Through This Afternoon/Evening
RADAR CHECK: The line of strong storms is near the Alabama/Mississippi state line at 1p CT; it will sweep across the state over the next 6-8 hours. SPC maintains a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe storms for much of the state… areas west of a line from Fort Payne to Greenville to Grove Hill. The other parts of East and South Alabama are in a “marginal risk” (level 1/5).
Active Day Ahead; Severe Storms Possible By Afternoon
ACTIVE DAY AHEAD: A compact but vigorous weather system will bring strong to severe thunderstorms to Alabama this afternoon and early tonight. SPC has now defined a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe storms for much of the state… areas west of a line from Fort Payne to Greenville to Grove Hill. The other parts of East and South Alabama are in a “marginal risk” (level 1/5).
Scattered Strong Storms Through The Evening Hours
RADAR CHECK: Showers and storms are forming rapidly in scattered locations over the northern half of Alabama this afternoon. SPC maintains a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms through the evening hours… some strong wind gusts are possible. Of course, all summer storms produce lots of lightning and heavy rain.
A Few Strong Storms Expected This Afternoon
MOISTURE LEVELS RISING: After a very pleasant weekend, moisture levels will rise across Alabama today, and we will mention the chance of a few strong thunderstorms this afternoon ahead of a surface front dropping in from the north. SPC has defined a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for parts of North/Central Alabama due to the potential for strong winds with the heavier storms.
Drier Air Begins To Arrive Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms continue to develop across much of Alabama this afternoon in the very humid airmass over the state. Like recent days, stronger storms are producing heavy rain, gusty winds, and lots of lightning. Away from the storms we have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures in the 86-90 degree range. Showers and storms will fade late tonight.
Drier Air Begins To Arrive Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: We have a cluster of showers and storms over parts of Northwest Alabama early this morning, along with some scattered rain near the Gulf Coast. Otherwise, it is a dry, muggy summer morning. Look for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms to form in this ocean of humidity later today, mostly between noon and midnight.
Numerous Showers/Storms Through Tomorrow/Dry Weekend Ahead
RADAR CHECK: We have more “summer soakers” on radar this afternoon… some of the heavier storms at mid-afternoon were approaching Tuscaloosa, Brent, and Clanton from the south. Other ones are in scattered spots around the state; showers and storms remain possible anywhere through around midnight tonight. They are producing heavy rain, gusty winds, and lots of lightning.
Showers/Storms Later Today; Dry Air Arrives This Weekend
MUGGY, SOUPY AIR: Showers are few and far between on radar early this morning, but they become numerous across the state later today and early tonight, mostly between noon and midnight in the ocean of humidity that covers the Deep South. Like recent days, storms that form will be slow movers, and the stronger ones will produce heavy rain, strong gusty winds, some small hail, and lots of lightning.
