An approaching boundary from our north triggered widespread thunderstorms this afternoon. At times these storms were rather intense, producing frequent lightning and heavy rain. Storms have remained below severe limits so far. These storms will quickly weaken and fall apart this evening, and the area should be mostly dry overnight tonight. It will be warm and muggy though, with lows…
After a few mostly dry days, a weak boundary entering north Alabama provides a focus for more widely scattered storms today. It won’t be a total washout, and not everyone will see rain Friday. A few storms could be marginally severe today, with lightning and strong wind gusts up to around 60mph being the main concern. Thunderstorm coverage tapers off…
The heat and humidity will be felt in full force again Thursday afternoon. Highs today will again be in the mid 90s, with heat indexes in the lower 100s. A few isolated storms possible this afternoon, but again storm coverage will be highest across north-central Alabama, to the north of our viewing area. Tonight, the area will dry out but…
Wednesday could be the hottest day of 2017 so far. Highs today are expected to reach the mid 90s, and heat index values will be at or above 100° at times this afternoon. Isolated storms are working northward from the Alabama coast, and these could impact our western counties this afternoon. Still, most of the area will be dry this…
Video Forecast Available on our Facebook Page. Coverage of Thunderstorms remains very low this afternoon, similarly to Saturday. There is still a chance for isolated storms through the early evening just about anywhere in the coverage area. Overnight looks calmer, with a partly cloudy sky. Lows will be in the low to mid 70s. Temperatures will trend even warmer for the…
Storms are developing this afternoon across northeast Mississippi and stretching towards northern Alabama. This activity will be drifting south through the rest of the afternoon and early evening. Additional storms will likely fire across central Alabama ahead of this activity as there is ample instability available. Some of these storms could produce some damaging wind gusts, but the threat is…
The summery pattern will continue for the long independence day weekend. Showers and storms will continue to be a likelihood especially for the afternoon and early evening for the next several days. For tonight, showers and storms will continue to wind down. We may see a few more isolated pop-ups overnight, but not widespread rain. Lows will be in the…
Slightly cooler and drier air has been working into the area since last night’s cold front moved through. Dewpoints dropped into the upper 50s this afternoon with temperatures in the low to mid 80s. It will be refreshingly cool tonight under a clearing sky. Look for lows in the low to mid 60s. The very nice weather continues Monday. Highs…
We’ll keep the chance for some showers and storms in the forecast for this evening. A cold front will be pushing through the area tonight, finally kicking out the rain for most of us. The front will also bring in drier air that will make it feel much better. For Sunday, we may still have some lingering showers or storms…
Tropical storm Cindy certainly had its impacts across the river region, but the heavy rains that caused flash flooding are finally gone. The center of Cindy’s circulation is currently in western Tennessee, and will be moving northeast well away from the area tonight. There is a very low threat for severe weather this afternoon, primarily in the form of isolated…
