Severe Weather Threat Continues for Sunday
For our Sunday, we are still dealing with the threat of severe weather at least until the middle of the afternoon. The main upper-level low is making its way across the state, and this low will allow for storms to develop and lift north out of the Gulf of Mexico. These will be able to reach severe limits and will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes.
A tornado watch is in effect for South Alabama through 2PM this afternoon. We are watching storms late this morning, and these will be moving across the southern half of Alabama today. This is where the main severe weather threat will be in the short-term, and the severe weather threat will begin to wind down late this afternoon. The main time frame for severe storms will come from 10AM-3PM.
We do note, that all of South Alabama is under a risk of severe storms today, and a very substantial severe weather outbreak will occur over Florida and South Georgia today, and that could extend back into Southeast Alabama. Large, violent, long track tornadoes are expected across the risk area.
Stay weather aware today, as we are expect at least some severe weather to impact portions of our viewing area. We will have frequent update on social media through out the event.
Later this evening, the weather will begin to calm down in Alabama and we are going to see much cooler weather for tonight, as well as breezy conditions. Temperatures tonight will settle into the lower 40s.
FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: Expect cooler weather and a few morning showers Monday, with highs in the upper 50s. Southerly winds take back over for the middle of the week, and highs will warm from the lower 60s on Tuesday to around 70 on Wednesday. A few showers are possible Wednesday afternoon ahead of the next cold front. Temperatures will finally be around normal for January standards by Thursday. Expect highs to only be in the mid 50s. Cool weather continues to end the week, too. Friday through Sunday highs will be in the lower 50s, with lows in the low to mid 30s. More Sun than cloud cover expected to end the week.
