At 2:37 AM, a line of severe thunderstorms was moving east at 35 miles per hour, stretching from near Detroit to northwest of Sulligent and back toward Aberdeen. These storms are capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and hail up to the size of quarters.
At 2:30 AM, a line of severe thunderstorms was moving east at about 55 miles per hour. This line extended from near Belmont to Detroit and southeast of Amory, and is expected to continue its eastward march across northwest Alabama.
As of 2:26 AM CDT, this line stretched from near Fairview to southeast of Smithville and near Aberdeen. These storms will be impacting parts of western Walker, Marion, Winston, Fayette, and Lamar Counties through at least 3:45 AM.
The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 275, which has been issued until 10 AM CDT this morning.
A complex of thunderstorms moving out of Mississippi and Tennessee may begin affecting portions of north Alabama through the early morning hours.
Strong to severe storms are expected after midnight across northern Alabama, with damaging winds and hail possible.
WARM MAY DAY: Alabama’s weather is dry this afternoon with temperatures in the 80s. Clouds will thicken tonight, and a band of strong storms ahead of a surface front will move into far North Alabama around midnight.
Al fresco dining in Alabama, where the views are as good as the food. Alabama offers a feast for all the senses, from breezy coastlines to rooftop patios and picturesque lakeside porches, especially when you dine outdoors.
Today remains dry and hot across Alabama with a mix of sun and clouds. Afternoon highs will range from the upper 80s to lower 90s across all of Alabama.
SUMMER PREVIEW CONTINUES: We project highs in the 87-90 degree range for most of Alabama again today with a partly sunny sky. Then, late tonight, a band of strong storms ahead of a surface front will move into far North Alabama around midnight.
WARM SPRING DAY: With a partly to mostly sunny sky, temperatures are in the 80s over Alabama this afternoon. Nothing on radar; tonight will be fair with a low between 67 and 73 degrees.
Plenty of food, music, and fun activities to check out in this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama.
Today and tomorrow will be dry with a mix of sun and clouds both days. Afternoon highs will range from the upper 80s to lower 90s across all of Alabama.
DRY: All of Alabama should be rain-free today and tomorrow… with a partly sunny sky afternoon temperatures reach the 87-90 degree range for most communities.
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