RT @bama_g1rl Perfect day @ftwaltonbeaches @spann @WEARAllenStrum @rzweather ☀️👙⛱️ pic.twitter.com/PsHgj3MPOg
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 25, 2024
RT @bama_g1rl Perfect day @ftwaltonbeaches @spann @WEARAllenStrum @rzweather ☀️👙⛱️ pic.twitter.com/PsHgj3MPOg
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 25, 2024
Briefly yesterday, the first tropical disturbance of 2024 in the Atlantic basin spun up. The area of low pressure saw some thunderstorm development, but was quickly dispersed by strong wind shear aloft.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will officially begin on June 1st. pic.twitter.com/089T7IF2Yi
— CIRA (@CIRA_CSU) April 25, 2024
If you look closely on the left side of this satellite loop, you can see the swirl of clouds that prompted a bunch of attention in the eastern Atlantic yesterday. No deep convection today. The system will likely completely dissipate soon. pic.twitter.com/LPtzhT4prp
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 25, 2024
We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today – Thursday, April 25th. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Morning view: Romar Beach Public Access. @spann #alwx pic.twitter.com/tnjF3s1JLl
— City of Orange Beach (@cityorangebeach) April 25, 2024
DANGER IN THE ROUGH WATERS… Rip currents are the number one weather-related killer along the Gulf Coast. It’s so important to know exactly what you to do if you find yourself in a rip current!
NICE WEATHER INTO THE WEEKEND… Other than a low-end chance of a few showers and thunderstorms farther inland (mostly north of our area), rain chances will remain quite low today. This weekend will feature plenty of sunshine with high temperatures set to be in the mid-80s.
A FEW SHOWERS POSSIBLE INLAND LATER TODAY; WARM WEEKEND… Most locales across south Alabama and northwest Florida will remain dry today but a few spots may have showers before the end of the day, particularly farther inland. No severe storms are expected locally today or into the weekend. Temperatures will be in the 80s for afternoon highs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Passing clouds are likely at times this weekend, but rain chances will generally remain quite low, if not zero in most spots.
FEW CLOUDS AROUND THIS WEEKEND… Skies may end up being a bit more cloudy this weekend that current guidance indicates. I am still expecting quite a bit of sunshine on both Saturday and Sunday across south Alabama and northwest Florida. High temperatures will be in the low-80s each day with morning lows in the low-60s. Rain is not expected on Saturday or Sunday.
ISOLATED SHOWERS POSSIBLE EARLY NEXT WEEK… While I do not see any signs of impending severe storms, there will be a chance of a few passing showers on Monday into Tuesday. The rain won’t last all day on Monday or Tuesday but scattered showers will be possible. High temperatures will be in the mid-80s early next week.
10% CHANCE OF TROPICAL STORM FORMING IN THE OPEN ATLANTIC… The National Hurricane Center issued a special tropical weather outlook due to an area of low pressure located about 900 miles northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands in the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This area of low pressure has been persistently producing showers and thunderstorms since yesterday morning. Stronger upper-level winds will likely prohibit the system becoming a named tropical storm. Regardless of if formal development happens, the system will likely remain well away from land areas. The system will never directly affect Alabama or northwest Florida.
APP… If you haven’t already, be sure to download the free RedZone Weather app to keep up with all the latest information on the world of weather in south Alabama and northwest Florida. redzoneweather.com/app is the link for the free download. Once you have the app downloaded to your iOS or Android device, be sure to visit the Alerts tab (lower right corner) and tap the Alert Settings button to customize the alerts you would like to receive straight from me.
See all the details in your Thursday morning RedZone Weather forecast video. Have a great day!
Rain chances remain quite low today, but perhaps not at zero specifically for inland communities. MOST locales will remain dry today, however.
High temperatures will be in the mid-80s.
Have a nice Thursday!
The swirl of clouds/low pressure in the eastern Atlantic that commanded quite a bit of social media attention on Wednesday remains highly disorganized.
Any real chance of development is likely diminishing at this point. pic.twitter.com/UVeqie2g35
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 25, 2024
Our local area certainly has had its fair share of tornado warnings in the last several years… https://t.co/UTVk7BqaPH
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 25, 2024
Very nice #sunset from earlier this evening at the Tennis Complex in Mobile, AL where the AHSAA tennis state championships will continue tomorrow morning.#alwx @rzweather pic.twitter.com/yrQxPSiqIM
— Samuel Camp WX (@samuelcamp_wx) April 25, 2024
Rare to see, but a tornado in Alaska… https://t.co/tiHogJKEO3
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 25, 2024
Certainly odd to see an area of concern in the month of April. This little swirl of clouds in the open waters of The Atlantic Ocean has a low (10%) chance of briefly becoming a named storm while remaining well away from land over the next day or so. pic.twitter.com/fHI9KpoZRY
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 24, 2024
The overall risk of rip currents is set to be HIGH this weekend into early next week. If you're headed to our local beaches and plan on getting into the Gulf, be aware of the higher risk. 🚩 pic.twitter.com/lhJgNbF2Ft
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 24, 2024
4 pm EDT Apr. 24: We are monitoring an area of low pressure over the east-central Atlantic. The low is forecast to move into an area of stronger upper-level winds tonight and tomorrow, and additional development is not expected.
More info at https://t.co/aZJDSBgcNn pic.twitter.com/DNtVXg4Ocy
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) April 24, 2024
I’ve seen more disorganized systems than this be classified as a named storm! Fortunately, this is over the open ocean and well away from land areas. https://t.co/XGV9DviSHb
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 24, 2024
It's forecast to weaken by Thursday, but an "interesting" little low right now in the eastern Atlantic. Yet another reminder that we're nearing hurricane season. pic.twitter.com/wD81MmsUbJ
— Jonathan Erdman (@wxjerdman) April 24, 2024
Multiple days of active weather are ahead for the Great Plains and Midwest.
No formal severe weather risk zones anytime soon for south Alabama or northwest Florida. pic.twitter.com/rb3ek9dvtI
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 24, 2024
WEATHER RADIOS WORK… In addition to our free RedZone Weather app (redzoneweather.com/app), we encourage everyone to always have more than one way to hear warnings.
NOAA Weather Radio is a great option that doesn’t rely on cell towers! weather.gov/nwr
heavy smoke/fog is present near exit 28 on I-10 and on the escambia bay bridge.
Please use caution! @rzweather— morgan 🌪️ (@jmorgan_wx) April 24, 2024
NICE WEATHER INTO THE WEEKEND… Pleasant weather is set to continue on this Wednesday and in the days ahead. Mostly sunny conditions will continue into the weekend.
High temperatures will consistently be in the low- to mid-80s over the next several days.
MOSTLY SUNNY WEDNESDAY; WEEKEND TO BE WARM & NICE… Today will be another day with plenty of sunshine across the region. A few passing clouds are likely, particularly farther inland across southwest Alabama. High temperatures will be in the upper-70s and low-80s this afternoon. A few highly isolated showers will become possible later today to our north. There is a fairly high chance all of the rain action stays well to our north, but there may be just enough moisture around to support one or two areas of sprinkles and showers, mainly in areas north of U.S. Highway 84. Most communities will be dry throughout the day.
SHOWERS POSSIBLE TO OUR NORTH THURSDAY… Tomorrow will feature more in the way of clouds across south Alabama and northwest Florida, making for a partly cloudy day. There still will be a good amount of sunshine in the mix. High temperatures will be in the low- to mid-80s on Thursday.
BEAUTIFUL WEATHER THIS WEEKEND… Partly cloudy skies are expected on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. High temperatures will be in the mid-80s with morning lows in the 60s by Saturday morning. No rain is in the forecast on Friday or Saturday and rain chances remain quite low for Sunday as well.
NEXT RAIN CHANCE: NEXT WEEK… Unlike this week, NEXT week will probably feature more in the way of rain and perhaps thunderstorms as well. It remains a bit too early for details to be resolved, but Monday and Tuesday may feature isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms.
APP… If you haven’t already, be sure to download the free RedZone Weather app to keep up with all the latest information on the world of weather in south Alabama and northwest Florida. redzoneweather.com/app is the link for the free download. Once you have the app downloaded to your iOS or Android device, be sure to visit the Alerts tab (lower right corner) and tap the Alert Settings button to customize the alerts you would like to receive straight from me.
See all the details in your Wednesday morning RedZone Weather forecast video. Have a great day!
EXCELLENT WEATHER ON THIS WEDNESDAY… More beautiful, blue sky weather is on tap for today!
High temperatures will be in the low-80s this afternoon. Sunset today is at 7:23PM.
Overnight lows will be in the low-50s farther inland with temperatures closer to 60° closer to the coast. Clear skies are expected overnight. 👍 pic.twitter.com/MTpv3TzC7c
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 23, 2024
Wonderful day in the classroom with the 3rd graders at St. Dominic Catholic School in Mobile. Thanks to Mary Herbst for the invite! 😎 pic.twitter.com/XQRsWj9jeo
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 23, 2024