Leigh Morgan

Birmingham

Weather Reporter at AL.com

Alabama native and journalist. Covers weather for https://t.co/V7YpZJVF8M

Articles

Heat rising in Alabama: Some of the warmest weather of 2025 is on its way

22 hours ago | al.com | Leigh Morgan

Rain chances are expected to fall, and temperatures are expected to climb starting today across Alabama. The rainy pattern of the past few days has shifted to drier and hotter as an area of low pressure moves away from the state, with some of the warmest weather of 2025 expected this week. The National Weather Service is expecting high temperatures today to range from the low 80s in north Alabama to the upper 80s in south Alabama today.
Alabama again faces the threat of severe storms: Is relief in sight?

1 day ago | al.com | Leigh Morgan

The potential for a few severe storms has been (again) added to the forecast for northern Alabama on Tuesday. The National Weather Service thinks storms will be more likely this afternoon and evening. Forecasters will be watching to see if clusters of storms develop to the west in Mississippi and track eastward into Alabama starting this afternoon. The strongest ones could again bring wind gusts up to 60 mph, hail and heavy rain. The tornado risk is low but not zero.
Storm surveys planned for south Alabama today

2 days ago | al.com | Leigh Morgan

Several rounds of storms left damage behind, and the National Weather Service plans to see whether tornadoes are to blame for some of it. The weather service offices that cover south Alabama plan to look at damage in two separate places today after a stormy weekend. The weather service office in Mobile said a storm survey team planned to look at damage in southern Mobile County sometime today. Storms early Saturday morning caused considerable damage on Dauphin Island, according to officials.
Part of Alabama again at risk for strong storms and heavy rain today

2 days ago | al.com | Leigh Morgan

Isolated severe storms will again be possible in part of Alabama on Monday as an unsettled, soggy stretch of days continues. The National Weather Service reports things may begin to dry out on Wednesday, but forecasters will be on the lookout in case severe weather becomes a possibility again this weekend. Today, NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a Level 1 out of 5 (marginal) risk for severe weather for roughly the eastern half of the state (shown in dark green in the map above).
Storms, rain and a low risk of a tornado expected in Alabama today

3 days ago | al.com | Leigh Morgan

Another round of isolated severe storms will be possible in Alabama on Sunday, according to forecasters. The National Weather Service thinks damaging winds, hail and more heavy rain will be possible across a wide area in the state. There is also a low risk for a tornado. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has a Level 1 out of 5 severe weather risk in place for all of south Alabama and part of central Alabama for today (areas in dark green in the map above).
More strong storms possible today and Sunday in Alabama

4 days ago | al.com | Leigh Morgan

Scattered severe storms will be possible today (Saturday) in the southeast corner of Alabama. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has added a Level 2 out of 5 (slight) risk for severe weather for southeast Alabama today. A Level 2 risk means that scattered severe storms will be possible. A larger area in south and south-central Alabama also has a Level 1 risk today, which means that isolated severe storms will be possible.
More storms possible in Alabama this Mother’s Day weekend

5 days ago | al.com | Leigh Morgan

Isolated severe storms will again be possible today for part of Alabama. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather for all of south Alabama today. A Level 1 risk means that isolated severe storms will be possible. The strongest of those could have damaging wind gusts, hail and heavy rain, according to the National Weather Service. No severe weather is expected in north Alabama or the northern part of central Alabama today.
Severe storms possible today in Alabama: When and where to expect them

6 days ago | al.com | Leigh Morgan

The threat for severe weather has increased for part of Alabama today, according to the Storm Prediction Center. SPC forecasters have added a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather for the northern third of the state today (the areas in yellow in the map above). The rest of the state has a Level 1 risk. A Level 2 (slight) risk means that scattered severe storms will be possible. A Level 1 risk means isolated severe storms will be possible.
Rain, severe storms possible next 3 days across Alabama

1 week ago | al.com | Leigh Morgan

A series of weather disturbances will make the rest of the work week soggy at times across Alabama, and there are chances for a few severe storms as well. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has added low-level severe weather risks to the forecast for parts of Alabama today, Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service said the strongest storms could have wind gusts capable of taking down trees and power lines as well as hail.
Strong storms possible for part of Alabama today

1 week ago | al.com | Leigh Morgan

Be on the lookout for a strong storm or two in southwest Alabama today. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has added a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather for that part of the state today. A Level 1 risk means that isolated severe storms will be possible. According to the SPC’s forecasters the strongest storms could bring some hail and gusty winds. Tornadoes are not expected. Expect chances for storms to increase during the afternoon hours.