12:30 PM UPDATE:
Updated Storm Prediction Center shows a Level 1 Marginal Severe Risk for many of us this afternoon & this evening. Damaging Wind gusts are the main risk. In the Level 2 area in SE Alabama, a couple of tornadoes are possible. A Tornado Watch continues in effect until 5:00PM. #alwx
Good morning! Rain and storms drenched much of Alabama during the night. Be flexible with your Mother’s Day outdoor plans because it will be wet and stormy at times through Monday. It won’t rain all the time. There will be several dry hours. But, rainfall amounts could be significant in spots. Sunday, we’ll be tracking a northward moving warm front. There is also a Level 1 Marginal Severe Risk on Sunday. Risk of damaging wind gusts. The rain risk will remain in the forecast through Tuesday, before dry and hotter weather begins mid-week. Stay weather aware. Happy Mother’s Day Weekend to all the Mom’s out there.
TODAY: Periods of showers and storm today and tonight. There will be several dry hours, too. High 75. East wind 10-15 gusting to 30 mph. Low tonight 64.
A parade of storm systems will keep us wet at times through Monday and possibly Tuesday.
Here’s a sample of Future Radar snapshots. Wet and stormy at times.
MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY: Periods of showers and storms, especially afternoon evening and Sunday night. There will be several hours of dry weather, too. High 77. Southeast wind 15 gusting to 20 mph. Low at night 64.
SPC has a Level 1 Marginal Severe Risk for Sunday and Sunday night. Damaging wind gusts are the main threat.
NEXT FEW DAYS: Rain probabilities will remain particularly high through Monday. But, even Tuesday there will be a lingering threat scattered of showers and storms. Highs in the 70’s through Monday. Warmer mid-week with highs in the middle 80’s. Dry weather will return, finally.
The rainfall potential map speaks for itself. Significant rainfall totals in spots.
10 Day model blend temperature trend. Are you ready for the 90’s soon?
Beach Outlook: Far from an ideal weekend forecast. Periods of showers and storms at times through Monday. Highs in the 70’s. High rip current risk. Gulf water temperature 78.
Thanks for reading the blog. The next scheduled full blog will be Monday morning, Have a nice weekend!
–Rich