Alabama thread!

Good morning Barrie

 

Morning Fellas. First day back from Vacation.

 

Welcome back to the grind.

 

From AlabamaWX



We are seeing a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the upper 80s with some low 90s are showing up. A few isolated showers and storms are possible this afternoon and tonight; most places will be rain-free. Not much change tomorrow; expect partly sunny and very warm conditions with highs in the upper 80s. Any showers during the day will remain isolated, but tomorrow night storms will roll into Alabama.

BIRMINGHAM ALMANAC: For May 19th, the average high for Birmingham is 83° and the average low is 62°. The record high is 98° set in 1962, while the record low is 43° set in 1976. We average 0.16” of precipitation on this date and the record value is 3.13” set in 1983.

WEEKEND REVIEW: First off, over this past week, all the damage that occurred across Central Alabama was a result of damaging straight-line winds, not tornadoes. The numerous severe thunderstorms warnings that we issued included winds of 60-80 mph and produced tremendous amounts of wind damage in portions of Alabama. This is another example of why we say take all severe weather warnings seriously, not just tornado warnings. Severe thunderstorm warned storms are just as dangerous and yesterday proved that…it doesn’t matter what caused trees to fall on your house or car, you are now dealing with a mess. So please, take all severe weather warnings seriously!!!

MORE SEVERE STORMS: Tomorrow another round of widespread severe weather will occur across the Ohio Valley and Tennessee Valley, and this threat extends into Alabama. For Alabama, the threat will come tomorrow night. The Storm Prediction Center has an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) of severe thunderstorms for Northwest Alabama, a “slight risk” (level 2/5) down to Greensboro, Calera, and Heflin, and a “marginal risk (level 1/5) as far south as Thomasville, Prattville, and Lafayette.



TIMING: A line of severe thunderstorms will likely enter the northwest corner of the state around 6:00 p.m… it will move through the northern half of the state tomorrow night. The line of storms should reach the Interstate 20 corridor, Tuscaloosa/Birmingham/Gadsden/Anniston in the 9-11 p.m. time frame and will likely weaken over Central Alabama after midnight as the upper support moves away.

The primary threat will come from damaging winds since high resolution models suggest the storms will be linear. However, some tornadoes are certainly possible within the line as well, especially if any discrete storms form ahead of the line, the tornado risk will be higher. The SPC is highlighting a higher tornado risk for portions of Alabama for this possibility.



Large hail is also possible in a few spots within the line. Again, take both severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings seriously, and take the same safety actions for both!!!

GREAT WEATHER: Wednesday will be dry with a high in the low 80s. Cooler and drier air will settle into the state for a few days, and most communities will stay rain-free Thursday and Friday. Highs will be in the 70s while lows will be in the 50s. Some of the cooler spots over North Alabama could reach the upper 40s early Friday morning.



MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Moisture levels begin to rise and we will have to mention the chance for scattered showers and storms over the northern half of the state both Saturday and Sunday. Showers and storms are more likely Monday with the approach of a cold front. Highs through the holiday will be in the 80s, while lows will be in the 60s.

WORLD TEMPERATURE EXTREMES: Over the last 24 hours, the highest observation outside the U.S. was 118.9F at Ahwaz, Iran. The lowest observation was -104.6F at Vostok, Antarctica.

CONTIGUOUS TEMPERATURE EXTREMES: Over the last 24 hours, the highest observation was 108F at Rio Grande Village, TX. The lowest observation was 20F at Stehekin, WA.

 

Sup. I had to come out of TW hibernation and research something

 

Hey Pat

 

Good morning Bama y'all have a good day and be careful today.

 

Good morning David.

 

From AlabamaWX

QUIET START: No rain on radar across Alabama at daybreak; temperatures are in the 70s. We rise into the 87-91 degree range today with a mix of sun and clouds. Most of the day will be dry; a few showers or storms could try and form along an outflow boundary over the Tennessee Valley this afternoon, but the main round will come after 5:00 p.m. as a dynamic weather system brings the chance of severe thunderstorms to parts of the Deep South.

SPC has defined an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) of severe thunderstorms as far south as Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Jacksonville. There is a “slight risk” (level 2/5) as far south as Demopolis, Marbury, and Lafayette. And, a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) down to Grove Hill, Highland Home, and Phenix City.



Here are the key messages for this event…

*All modes of severe weather are possible over North Alabama with this event. The highest risk of tornadoes is in the “enhanced risk” in any discrete cells that form ahead of the main line. A strong tornado (EF-2 or higher) can’t be ruled out.

*As the storms evolve into a line, a couple of brief, isolated tornadoes are still possible.

*As the storms become linear, the main threat will shift to damaging straight line winds. Possibly 70 mph in spots.

*Large hail is also possible with the heavier thunderstorms.

*Storms should slowly weaken late tonight as they move south of I-20; there is no risk of severe storms over the southern third of the state.

*Events like this are common in Alabama in May, which is part of our tornado season (which runs from November through May). No need to be worried or anxious, just have a reliable way of hearing warnings (never an outdoor siren!), have a good plan, and we will get through it together.

REST OF THE WEEK: A few lingering showers are possible tomorrow morning over South Alabama, but the weather will be mostly dry tomorrow through Friday. Highs will be the low to mid 80s tomorrow and Thursday; a cooler airmass arrives Friday as highs drop into the 70s over the northern half of the state. Most North Alabama communities will drop into the 50s early Friday morning.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: While South Alabama will be dry Saturday and Sunday, we will mention a chance of showers both days over the northern half of the state. Not a wash-out, and not raining everywhere. Then, on Monday, showers and storms become likely statewide ahead of a cold front. For now it doesn’t look like a severe thunderstorm setup.

Cooler, drier air rolls into the Deep South Tuesday; the weather looks dry for the rest of the week. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.



ON THIS DATE IN 1957: A tornado touched down to the southwest of Kansas City and traveled a distance of seventy-one miles cutting a swath of near destruction through the southeastern suburbs of Ruskin Heights and Hickman Mills. The tornado claimed the lives of forty-five persons and left hundreds homeless.

 

Morning Fellas.

 

Morning guys.

 

It is now a tornado warning



The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Jackson County in northeastern Alabama, Madison County in north central Alabama, Limestone County in north central Alabama, southeastern Lauderdale County in northwestern Alabama, and northeastern Lawrence County in northwestern Alabama. This warning is in effect until 7:00 PM CDT.

At 5:56 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Athens, moving east at 40 miles per hour. This storm is capable of producing hail up to two inches in diameter and wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour. Radar has indicated these hazards. People and animals outdoors will be at risk of injury. Hail may damage roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is also expected.

Locations in the path of this storm include Cartwright, French Mill, Lim Rock, Harvest, Larkin, Ryland, Tanner, Elkmont, Paint Rock, and Princeton.

Remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can form quickly from severe thunderstorms. If a tornado is spotted, take shelter in a basement or a small central room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 10:00 PM CDT for north central, northeastern, and northwestern Alabama, as well as parts of Middle Tennessee

 

If you'd like to watch live coverage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8zULebwBJ8

 

@Toyotacrawler Thank you Mike for keeping us updated on the weather. I greatly appreciate it. Be safe everyone.

 

Good morning Bama hope everyone had a safe night.
And everyone has a great day and a safe day today.

 

Good morning everyone, have a great and blessed Wednesday. Hope everyone had a safe last night.

Good morning David. We just had some rain, nothing bad.

 

Great that's all we had. Even though they said it was going to be severe T storms. Op the fog is rolling in.

 

Mornin fellas

Got the bike put back together and it made it to work without issue

 

Good morning David.

Good morning Jeff.

Good morning Phil.