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Showers/Storms Return Tonight/Tomorrow; Dry Weekend Ahead

1 week ago | alabamawx.com | James Spann

DRY AFTERNOON: Most of Alabama is rain-free for a change this afternoon; with a partly sunny sky temperatures are mostly in the 80s. High resolution models suggest thunderstorms could push through parts of the state tonight, mainly the southern counties. Overnight lows will be in the 60s.
Midday Nowcast: Radar Quieter Today, But Rain and Strong Storms Remain Possible through Friday

1 week ago | alabamawx.com | Ryan Stinnett

NEW DAY, SAME FORECAST: The wet and stormy pattern persists today through Friday across Alabama with warm and muggy conditions; highs in the low to mid 80s. Rain and storms are possible at any time and when and where the storms develop, they could be strong to locally severe. Gusty winds and small hail are main threats, the tornado threat is low, but never zero. The Storm Prediction Center has a “marginal risk” (level 1 of 5) of severe storms each day through Friday for Alabama.
Drier Air To Arrive Friday Night And Saturday

1 week ago | alabamawx.com | James Spann

RADAR CHECK: Strong storms with gusty winds and heavy rain are moving through Southeast Alabama this afternoon… the rain has ended for the western counties. Temperatures are mostly in the 70s thanks to the rain; some spots received over two inches today along with some scattered flooding issues. Rain ends across Southeast Alabama this evening, and much of the night will be dry.
Showers/Storms Develop Later Today; Dry Air Returns Friday Night

1 week ago | alabamawx.com | James Spann

RADAR CHECK: Most of Alabama is dry early this morning with only a few isolated showers. Expect a mix of sun and clouds today with developing showers and storms by late morning and into the afternoon. Like recent days, heavier storms will be capable of producing strong, gusty winds and small hail. Temperatures reach the low 80s over North Alabama, with mid to upper 80s for the southern counties.
Flood Watch Issued for Central Alabama

1 week ago | alabamawx.com | Ryan Stinnett

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for central Alabama, effective through late tonight, as continued rounds of showers and thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall to the region. The affected areas include numerous cities such as Birmingham, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa, among others. Excessive runoff could lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Urban areas are particularly susceptible to flooding during the overnight hours.
The Alabama News Center - From housing to health care, Alabama’s Rod Lemon Foundation is transforming veterans’ lives

1 week ago | alabamawx.com | Javacia Harris Bowser

By: Javacia Harris BowserMonths ago, the home of Pelham resident R. Roman was in such a state of disrepair that he didn’t feel it was safe for him or his children. The house’s roof was leaking, and overgrown trees were damaging nearby power lines. His home’s HVAC system and refrigerator weren’t working and Roman was grappling with plumbing problems and a water main leak that was leading to monthly water bills of more than $300.
Scattered To Numerous Showers/Storms Through Mid-Week

1 week ago | alabamawx.com | James Spann

RADAR CHECK: We have some light rain moving into Northwest Alabama this afternoon along with a few spotty showers over the southern counties. But a decent part of the state is dry on this Memorial Day with temperatures ranging from the mid 70s across the Tennessee Valley to the low 90s at Dothan. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms is along I-55 in Mississippi at mid-afternoon, and those storms will roll into Alabama later this afternoon and tonight.
Midday Nowcast: Rain and Strong Storms at Times

1 week ago | alabamawx.com | Ryan Stinnett

MEMORIAL DAY: We are seeing a mix of sun and clouds today, but we are watching another round of rain and storms to the west of Alabama as they will arrive later today and tonight. Until they arrive, it is a warm and muggy day with temperatures generally in the low to mid 80s. When the storms arrives, as in recent days, they could be strong with gusty winds and small hail. The tornado threat is very, very low, but not zero.
Unsettled Weather Continues Across Alabama This Week

1 week ago | alabamawx.com | James Spann

RADAR CHECK: On this Memorial Day we have some scattered light rain over the central counties of Alabama, but much of the state dry with temperatures mostly in the 60s. We note some patchy dense fog; that will dissipate by mid-morning. Expect a mix of sun and clouds today with a high in the 80s. And, like recent days, we will have a passing shower or storm from time to time. It won’t rain all day, and it won’t necessarily rain everywhere.
Weekend Mix Of Sun And Storms; Unsettled Weather Next Week

2 weeks ago | alabamawx.com | James Spann

SUNNY MAY AFTERNOON: The sky is mostly sunny across Alabama this afternoon; no rain on radar. Temperatures are in the upper 70s over North Alabama, with 80s to the south. Tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 60s. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Moisture levels rise, and we will need to forecast the chance of a passing shower or storm over the northern 2/3 of the state on a daily basis tomorrow through Monday.