Severe storms possible Thursday and Friday
Strong to severe storms remain possible Thursday afternoon. A tornado watch continues for Wilcox, Butler, Crenshaw, and Covington counties until 3PM. The storm prediction center places much of our area within a slight (level 2/5) severe risk through Thursday night. Straight-line wind gusts of 60-70 mph and hail quarter (1″) size or large are the primary hazards. However, a few tornadoes appear possible, especially within the tornado watch.
There may be a lull in showers and storms Thursday evening. However, additional strong to severe storms appear possible Friday. There may be another round of storms during the morning, a convective complex moving through southwest and south Alabama. Additional isolated to scattered storms may form elsewhere during the afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts and large hail look like the primary severe hazards Friday.
Father’s day weekend appears more routine for this time of year. Although, a few severe storms now appear possible Saturday. Both Saturday and Sunday look hot and humid, with scattered daytime showers and storms each day. Temperatures warm into the low 90s each afternoon. Most of next week looks similar, with scattered daytime showers and storms, and high temperatures in the low 90s.
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Know where to go inside your home if severe weather is imminent. If you live in a mobile home, you need to find sturdy shelter somewhere else. Plan now for what you will do.
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