RADAR CHECK: Most of Alabama is simply hot and dry this afternoon, but isolated showers and storms have formed. Heavier storms for the next few hours will be capable of producing lots of lightning and strong gusty winds; they will fade tonight after sunset.
A slow-moving cluster of severe storms is hitting parts of Marshall, Jackson, and DeKalb counties with damaging winds and heavy rain—warning in effect until 3:30 PM.
Hot temperatures and high humidity are causing those feels like temperatures to surge above 105° again today, and is why we continue to see Heat Advisories for the northern two-thirds of Alabama.
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SUN AND STORMS: Hot, humid summer weather continues across Alabama today and tomorrow with afternoon highs in the mid 90s in most places. And, during the peak of the heat, random, widely scattered showers and storms will develop. SPC has much of Alabama in a severe weather risk both days; surface based instability values will be very high, and heavier storms that form will be capable of producing strong winds and small hail.
RADAR CHECK: Showers and storms are few and far between so far across Alabama this afternoon. Temperatures are in the low to mid 90s with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Isolated showers end early tonight after sunset.
Dangerous heat levels are the story back in Alabama with hot temperatures and high humidity are causing those feels like temperatures to surge above 105°, which is the danger range for North and Central Alabama. A heat advisory has been issued for much of the state today and the next several days.
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HOT: Hot, humid summer weather headlines the forecast for Alabama through mid-week. Heat levels will peak today and tomorrow with afternoon highs in the 93-98 degree range; a heat advisory is in effect for the northern 2/3 of the state with potential heat index values touching 105 at times.
RADAR CHECK: We have your classic case of random, scattered showers and thunderstorms across Alabama this afternoon; they are moving westward and will dissipate after dark. Away from the showers, temperatures are mostly in the 90-94 degree range.
It is heat, humidity, and daily storms during the afternoon and evening hours. Each day this week will feature a mix of sun and clouds, expect highs in the mid 90s for many locations.
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SUMMER DAYS: Hot, humid summer weather headlines Alabama’s forecast this week. Partly to mostly sunny days, fair nights, and the usual risk of a pop-up afternoon thunderstorm in a few spots. Most of the storms will come from 2:00 until 9:00 p.m… and the chance of any one spot getting wet remains in the 20/30 percent range through mid-week.
A few widely scattered summertime storms are roaming the Alabama landscape this afternoon with heavy rain, gusty winds, and dangerous lightning.
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