QUIET AFTERNOON: Not much on radar across Alabama this afternoon… with a partly sunny sky temperatures are generally in the mid to upper 80s. A few isolated showers or storms could form this evening or tonight, however.
A major severe weather outbreak is expected today and tonight across the Plains. Multiple strong, long-tracked tornadoes, as well as very large hail and severe thunderstorms gusts are expected.
RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms are moving across the northern quarter of Alabama early this morning… heavier storms are producing small hail and gusty winds. We also note a few isolated showers over South Alabama, south of Montgomery. Otherwise, we expect a mix of sun and clouds today with a few widely scattered showers or storms around this afternoon.
The storms aren’t severe, but they are packing a punch with brief heavy rain and lots of lightning and gusty winds.
Springtime is the perfect occasion to kickstart a healthy lifestyle by going outdoors, and the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge encourages all Alabamians to do just that.
Watch out for deadly lightning and heavy rain as well as gusty winds.
Showers and thunderstorms will move into Alabama this afternoon ahead of an approaching wave. They will not be severe. This will will be unsettled, although tomorrow and Tuesyda
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Rain and storms will be possible at times today through much of the work week. By Friday, drier and more seasonable weather will start to move into Central Alabama.
The third Saturday of every month is special for Dora Marrisette, president of The Birmingham African American Genealogy Group Inc. (BAAGG), and members of the organization.
As we have hit the midday hour, we have a mix of sun and clouds across Central Alabama, with a few scattered showers falling over the eastern locations of the area.
The Birmingham Folk Festival (BFF) will showcase diverse expressions of folk music including blues, bluegrass and gospel Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Rain and storms will be possible at times throughout the weekend and into next week. By Friday, drier and cooler weather will start to move in.
* At 406 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near New Market, or 11 miles northeast of Moores Mill, moving east at 20 mph.
Our long time friend, mentor, and charter Weather Factory member, J.B. Elliott, passed away on May 11, 2015. Click HERE to read James' tribute.
