Tag: storms

Strong/Severe Storms Push Into Alabama Tomorrow Morning

James Spann | December 10, 2021 @ 3:16 pm

THIS AFTERNOON: A warm front continues to push across Alabama, and we have a big temperature spread at mid-afternoon. Tuscaloosa reports 75 degrees at 2pm with a dew point of 70, but cooler air is still across Northeast Alabama, where Gadsden reports 55 degrees. The sky is mostly cloudy over the northern half of the state, and a few spotty showers are moving northeast. The warm, unstable air will finally push into the northeast counties of the state tonight, and winds will increase as a cold front approaches.

Strong Storms, Falling Temperatures Today

James Spann | December 6, 2021 @ 5:47 am

ACTIVE WEATHER DAY: A cold front will push a band of showers and thunderstorms through Alabama today, and some of the storms could be strong. SPC maintains a low end, “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for most of the state.

Strong Storms Around This Evening; Dry Air Returns Friday

James Spann | October 6, 2021 @ 3:03 pm

RADAR CHECK: We have a number of showers and strong thunderstorms across Alabama this afternoon; some producing heavy rain. A flash flood watch remains in effect for much of the state through tonight.

Also, there is a risk of severe storms across Northeast Alabama through the evening hours; SPC has defined a “slight risk” (level 2/5) for the northeast counties of the state, including places like Huntsville, Scottsboro, Fort Payne, Guntersville, Oneonta, Gadsden, Centre, and Anniston. A “marginal risk” (level 1/5) extends as far south as Camden, Greenville, and Eufaula.

Scattered Storms This Evening; Dry Tomorrow/Friday

James Spann | September 1, 2021 @ 3:11 pm

RADAR CHECK: A band of strong thunderstorms is moving to the southeast through Central and West Alabama afternoon… these storms are producing gusty winds of 25-35 mph, heavy rain, and lots of lightning. A few other scattered storms are across the Tennessee Valley, otherwise the sky is partly sunny with temperatures mostly in the upper 80s. Showers and storms will end soon after sunset as a nice push of dry air rolls into the state from the north.

Unsettled Weather Continues Through Saturday; Drier Sunday

James Spann | August 19, 2021 @ 3:12 pm

RADAR CHECK: Large areas of rain and a few thunderstorms are seen across North/Central Alabama this afternoon. Stronger storms are producing very heavy rain, gusty winds, and lots of lightning. A few flash flood warnings have been required today, and isolated flooding issues will remain possible through the evening hours. Where rain is falling temperatures are in the 70s, but to the south we are seeing mostly low 90s over South Alabama, where showers are much more scattered in nature.

Scattered To Numerous Showers/Storms Through Saturday

James Spann | August 19, 2021 @ 5:54 am

UNSETTLED PATTERN: The air has become unstable across Alabama thanks to a weak upper trough nearby, and that will bring an increase in the number of showers and storms statewide through the beginning of the weekend. Of course, there will be good breaks in the rain, but we expect scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms each day. Most, but not all of the rain will come from noon to midnight.

Scattered Showers/Storms Develop Later Today

James Spann | August 6, 2021 @ 5:45 am

SUN AND STORMS: An upper trough will bring an increase in the number of scattered showers and thunderstorms to Alabama today and tomorrow, but it still won’t rain everywhere. The chance of any one spot getting wet is 30-40 percent, and most of the showers will come from about 1:00 until 10:00 p.m. Otherwise, look for a mix of sun and clouds with a high in the 86-90 degree range.

Showers/Storms End Later Tonight; Beautiful Weekend Ahead

James Spann | May 28, 2021 @ 3:15 pm

RADAR CHECK: A band of showers and thunderstorms is pushing through North and West Alabama this afternoon ahead of a cold front. Stronger storms in the line are producing heavy rain, frequent lightning, and gusty winds… but the storms so far are well below severe limits. SPC maintains a low end, “marginal risk” (level 1/5) ahead of the line through the evening hours, but the overall severe weather threat is low.

Strong To Severe Storms Likely Across Alabama Through Tonight

James Spann | May 4, 2021 @ 5:52 am

ANOTHER ACTIVE DAY AHEAD: We have another active weather day ahead for Alabama as we will deal with multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms. SPC has most of the state in an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) through tonight.