Weather AWARE Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for strong to severe storms
This evening, a cluster of storms (MCS) is anticipated to track across the northern part of the state. There is a Level 1 to 2/5 Risk for severe weather across Central Alabama, with the highest threat located north of I-20. The main threat will be gusty winds. Bring your rain gear to the Steel City Smooth Jazz Fest. Tonight, there will be some lingering storms across NE Alabama. Otherwise, we will be mostly cloudy with muggy lows in the lower 70s.
Weekend Outlook: A cold front will stall north of Alabama in Tennessee all weekend, creating a northwest flow weather pattern. This will allow a series of upper-level waves to bring a cluster of strong to severe storms (MCS) from the Great Plains States to Alabama on Saturday.
The SPC has placed Central Alabama under a Level 3/5 Enhanced Risk for severe storms that may produce damaging winds. Highs will be in the upper 80s.
Another MCS is likely on Sunday morning, maintaining the same northwest flow weather pattern. SPC has placed Central Alabama in a Level 1/5 Marginal Risk for severe storms featuring gusty winds and highs in the lower 80s.
Additionally, Saharan dust could move into the southeastern U.S. this weekend, causing the sky to take on a milky hue and creating beautiful sunrises and sunsets each day.
Next Week's Outlook: The front will remain stalled north of Alabama. The warm and humid air will sustain an unstable atmosphere, allowing for daily scattered showers and storms. Some could be strong to severe with gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain. SPC has included Central Alabama in a Level 2/5 Slight Risk for Monday for another round of strong/severe storms with gusty winds. Be Weather Aware especially during the afternoon and evening. High temperatures will be in the mid-80s, with the heat index reaching the lower 90s each day.
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