The latest #ChinaSpyBalloon forecast assumes it will stay at around 60,000 ft (~75 mb), where winds are generally WNW. After the balloon exists Missouri, will track toward Evansville, IN and then into Kentucky/Tennesse. @fox4kc @fox4wx #MOwx pic.twitter.com/hdbUsZjEIM
— Jacob Lanier (@JacobLanierWx) February 3, 2023
Beautiful day across the region… Temperatures are peaking in the upper-50s. Cold night ahead. Lows near freezing by 6AM Saturday. pic.twitter.com/rBLuGZSKf2
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) February 3, 2023
We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today – Friday, February 3rd. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Morning view: City Beach at CoastAL, just west of Cotton Bayou Beach. @spann #alwx pic.twitter.com/PXh8EQ8eou
— City of Orange Beach (@cityorangebeach) February 3, 2023
@rzweather 2/10 inch (.21 on the machine) of rain fell in North Crestview Florida in early morning showers on Friday 2-3-23. Top wind gust was 35 MPH.
— Car 412 (@HRickover) February 3, 2023
Nice, seasonal weekend is on tap for the local area. We will remain without rain until the middle part of the upcoming week. pic.twitter.com/d6jORkFfev
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) February 3, 2023
CLEARING SKIES TODAY; COOL, NICE WEEKEND… Clouds will continue to gradually clear out of south Alabama and northwest Florida on this Friday now that a cold front has pushed across the region. High temperatures today will only be in the mid- to upper-50s. Temperatures will dive to near or just below the freezing mark in the overnight hours. Most spots will be in the 28-32 degree range by daybreak.
MOSTLY SUNNY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY… Other than a few passing clouds on Sunday morning, skies will be mostly sunny tomorrow and on Sunday. High temperatures will be around 60 on Saturday and near 65 on Sunday.
NICE START TO NEXT WEEK; RAIN LIKELY BY MIDWEEK… Mostly sunny skies will continue to be likely on Monday into Tuesday ahead of our next rain chance setting up for Wednesday evening into Thursday. High temperatures will be in the 70s next week. It is a bit too early to know if severe storms will be a possibility on Thursday, but that is something we will be monitoring over the next few days.
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See all the details in your Friday morning #rzw forecast video. Have a great weekend!
Clearing skies are ahead on this Friday across south Alabama and northwest Florida. High temperatures will be in the mid- to upper-50s today.
Have a great weekend! 😎 pic.twitter.com/vruyrmMLkL
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) February 3, 2023
Scattered showers continue to push eastward early on this Friday morning. No severe weather risk for our local area in southwest Alabama and northwest Florida. pic.twitter.com/RKG4t1kHci
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) February 3, 2023
Rain is the word tonight. Occasional showers and perhaps a rumble of thunder or two are expected. No severe weather threat locally is expected. pic.twitter.com/wSziURtRme
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) February 3, 2023
🎉Big news everyone…The KMOB Radar Service Life Extension has been completed and the radar has returned to operational status. We will probably be taking the radar down periodically the next week or two (weather permitting) for continued checks. Thank you for the patience! pic.twitter.com/wr7YXDxRAl
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) February 2, 2023
Scattered showers and areas of sprinkles are developing this afternoon across parts of south Alabama and northwest Florida. Rain coverage is set to increase over the next several hours. pic.twitter.com/bsYPDBy4Xp
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) February 2, 2023
Rain is moving into parts of Clarke and Washington counties in west Alabama this afternoon… No severe weather is expected over the next few hours. pic.twitter.com/kgaX9LVj5t
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) February 2, 2023
Heavy rain is happening across much of Louisiana and Mississippi as of midday. Rain and storms will spread across south Alabama and northwest Florida later today into tonight. pic.twitter.com/B9hmeyP6um
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) February 2, 2023
The results are in… pic.twitter.com/TUsxSq5QxI
— Evan Fisher (@EFisherWX) February 2, 2023
Thunderstorms are expected at times into the overnight hours. Some of the storms may be strong or marginally severe.
Much cooler air arrives tomorrow into the weekend. pic.twitter.com/861bRoyp2u
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) February 2, 2023
RAIN & STORMS LIKELY LATER TODAY; A FEW STRONG STORMS POSSIBLE NEAR COAST… Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely across the region later today into tonight. A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms cannot completely be ruled out this evening, particularly closer to the northwest Florida coast. Most communities will simply have rain at times today into tonight. High temperatures on this Thursday will be in the low- to mid-70s. Rain will clear out around midday tomorrow, paving the way for a nice weekend ahead. Sunshine is expected on both Saturday and Sunday. A few more Thursday morning forecast notes are below.
SEVERE WEATHER TIMING – THIS EVENING… 4PM to 11PM is the seven hour window when a few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms may happen in parts of coastal Alabama, northwest Florida, and south-central Alabama. These are the zones where the Storm Prediction Center has included a low-end, Level 1 (out of 5) severe weather risk. I am not expecting any major severe weather issues with this passing weather system, but I would encourage you to have a way to hear urgent weather warnings (like always) just in case a few warnings are needed.
RAIN & STORMS CLEAR OUT TOMORROW MORNING… Rain and thunderstorms will continue to be possible overnight into early Friday morning, long after the technical risk of strong storms comes to an end. I expect rain and thunderstorms to clear out by Friday in the midday hours. High temperatures on Friday will be in the mid-50s. Breezy conditions are expected with winds out of the north at 15 to 20 mph.
NICE, COOL WEEKEND… Mostly sunny skies are expected on Saturday and Sunday. We start the weekend on Saturday morning with overnight lows in the 32-34° range by 6AM Saturday. Highs on Saturday and Sunday will be in the low- to mid-60s.
SUNNY SKIES TO START NEXT WEEK; RAIN RETURNS MIDWEEK… Skies will remain mostly sunny on Monday with temperatures likely to be closer to the 70 degree mark in the afternoon hours. Clouds will increase in coverage on Tuesday ahead of our next rain chance (after tonight into Friday) on Wednesday of the upcoming week. It remains a bit too early to know if severe storms will be possible midweek. That is something we will be monitoring over the next few days.
HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY… I have no idea if any of the local or regional groundhogs saw their respective shadows this morning, but I can tell you this: Our local pattern will likely remain comparatively warm for this time of year over the next few weeks. There will be occasional bouts of cold air, like what we will experience over the next 24 hours, but for the most part, I don’t see any major signs of any significantly cold, Arctic air intrusions like what we dealt with around Christmas.
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See all the details in your Thursday morning #rzw forecast video. Have a great day!
Rain and thunderstorms will increase in coverage later today into tonight.
A few of the thunderstorms this evening into the overnight hours may briefly become strong or severe, particularly closer to the Alabama and northwest Florida beaches. pic.twitter.com/W9faORxV1k
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) February 2, 2023
Isolated strong storms may happen late this evening, particularly near the northwest Florida coast. Tornado risk remains very low. Gusty winds are the main concern. pic.twitter.com/cllIknyb03
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) February 2, 2023
The low-end severe weather risk zone has been trimmed out of much of our area as of midnight. Destin, Niceville, Fort Walton Beach still included.
Storms will likely remain well under severe limits in most locales later today. pic.twitter.com/5EFXE3zbN3
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) February 2, 2023
The tornado risk across northwest Florida and southeast Alabama Thursday evening is QUITE low. This is an automated data source (different from SPC) highlighting the very low risk. (0.1% and 1% probabilities) https://t.co/G9PkDWGTu0
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) February 2, 2023
Happy Groundhog Day! pic.twitter.com/uTXsZGPIpk
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) February 2, 2023
There is a marginal risk of severe storms Thursday afternoon into the evening hours east of I-65. A few severe storms are possible with damaging wind gusts and possibly a brief tornado. pic.twitter.com/11e43Nwxbh
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) February 1, 2023
