8AM UPDATE: Some Strong to Severe Storms Remain Possible Today

Morning rain and storms have moved into Georgia. We are starting to see more showers develop across West Alabama. As the front moves into the state, and daytime heating increases, we are likely to see more storms develop and intensify due to the increasing instability.

In the new outlook, the SPC has shifted the severe weather threat eastward, but still maintains an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) for areas east of a line from Alex City to Pike Road to Dothan, with a “slight risk” (level 2/5) along the Interstate 65 corridor. for the rest of our viewing area.

Stronger storms the next several hours could produce damaging winds, up to 70 mph, and large hail, perhaps up to ping pong ball size; the tornado threat low, but not zero, and an isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. The main window for storms will come through 2PM with the storm threat ending as the storms push into Georgia by mid-afternoon. Highs today will be in low 80s. By this evening, behind the front, drier air returns, allowing the sky to clear and temperatures to fall to near 60°.

MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND: Saturday and Sunday will be dry and pleasant day with a good supply of sunshine both days. Highs will be in the low 80s Saturday, followed by mid 80s Sunday; lows will be in the 50s.

CRANKING UP THE HEAT: Much of the week will be quiet, although some isolated showers could pop up at times by midweek. It still appears we will see our hottest week of weather so far in 2022, as the upper-ridge builds in across the region, highs likely to be around the 90° mark next week.

Stay weather aware today!!!
Ryan