From James Spann and the Alabama Weather Blog: DAYBREAK: We have a few showers and storms over the western half of the state early this morning, moving northeast in the moist environment over Alabama. We expect more active weather today with the dual risk of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding. SPC has much of the state west of a line from Anniston to Clanton to Chatom under the standard “slight risk” of severe weather today… In addition, a flash flood watch is in effect for much of North and West Alabama, generally along and north of I-59. Additional rain amounts of over two inches could produce some flooding problems through tomorrow. THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT: Like recent events, hail and strong straight line winds are the primary threats today, however with good upper support from a trough to the west providing a decent amount of shear, we can’t rule out an isolated tornado. Tornadoes are rare in Alabama in June, but they can happen, and the synoptic scale system impacting the state today looks more like something you would see in April or May. The core severe risk will come from about 12:00 noon through 9:00 p.m. Be sure and pay attention to the various watches and warnings that will be needed today. TOMORROW: Still looks wet with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. The severe weather risk will be lower, but flash flooding remains possible. THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Storms become a bit more scattered in nature, and mainly during the afternoon and evening hours; the high Thursday will be in the mid 80s, followed by upper 80s Friday. Both days will feature a mix of sun and clouds. THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Another upper trough west of the state will keep the weather somewhat unsettled. Scattered showers and storms are still possible Saturday and Sunday, perhaps numerous at times. The sun will be out occasionally, however, and highs will be in the upper 80s. alabamawx
Posted on: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 12:15:39 +0000