Will skies be clear in Montgomery for Thursday's lunar eclipse? What forecasts are saying
As the celestial skies prepare for a lunar eclipse, weather experts are closely monitoring another phenomenon: storm systems that could cloud a skywatchers' view.
While the moon's fiery red hue promises to be a spectacle, unpredictable weather patterns may steal the show, casting a shadow over the highly anticipated event.
Get ready for a glowing red moon March 13- 14th, as a lunar eclipse takes over the skies. But will the weather hide the show for those in Alabama?
AccuWeather.com forecasts Thursday to be mixed with sunshine and thunderstorms, reaching a high of 74 degrees.
As the evening approaches, expect mostly cloudy skies with a few showers and a 79% chance of cloud coverage.
This could prohibit views of the lunar eclipse, as stormy weather may obscure the event.
A dangerous storm outbreak is expected this week with the possibility of tornadoes.
According to AccuWeather, Friday will be the first major day for severe weather, with an extensive storm system affecting nearly 500,000 square miles of the Central U.S.
Severe thunderstorms are expected to stretch from the Gulf Coast up to near the Canadian border. This includes Alabama.
On Saturday, warm weather will likely get people outside, but severe storms are also a risk.
The worst storms are expected in southeastern Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, eastern Tennessee and parts of Florida and Georgia.
AccuWeather says that both Friday and Saturday pose threats of tornadoes, but you can also expect heavy rain, damaging winds and hail.
The NOAA Storm Prediction Center has placed Montgomery under a risk level of 2 out of 5.
Jennifer Lindahl is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Connect with her on X @jenn_lindahl and email at jlindahl@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Severe weather could impact lunar eclipse in Alabama this week
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