Today's #TigerTuesday brought to you by last week's visit to the @houstonzoo. #NikonLove pic.twitter.com/oC8UOpzuqz
— Shanna Lockwood (@shannalo) March 27, 2018
No filter aerial sunset from Brewton, AL… pic.twitter.com/PsS76ME3EM
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 28, 2018
Bratt, FL https://t.co/NLFR2PFITH
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 27, 2018
@rzweather wreck at exit 212 northbound on I65. People are taking exit 208 to go around it.
— Kate Smith (@katesmith372) March 27, 2018
Showers and thunderstorms are likely on Thursday before a nice, warm weekend… Typical early spring 7 day forecast! ? pic.twitter.com/SDWQ1VFJLX
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 27, 2018
⚠️ High risk of rip currents at ALL local beaches in Alabama and NW Florida today. I get it… it’s spring break, it’s been a cold winter, you want to get in the Gulf. DON’T – especially beyond knee deep. The fact is: Rip currents are #1 weather killer locally.
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 27, 2018
We warm to the mid-70s on this Tuesday after a dreadfully cool Monday… Rogue shower possible, but not likely. Enjoy your day! ? pic.twitter.com/7sQi6iObt0
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 27, 2018
Rip Current Warning in effect for northern Gulf Coast… Rip currents are the #1 weather related KILLER in southwest Alabama and northwest Florida. Don’t venture out into the Gulf tonight/tomorrow.
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 27, 2018
?UPGRADE: We extended the HIGH #RipCurrent RISK thru at least THURSDAY!
⚠️HIGH #RipCurrent Risk means the surf is dangerous for *ALL LEVELS* of swimmers. ? Always follow the advice of local beach patrol & beach flags. pic.twitter.com/X1P17Y5yy4
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) March 27, 2018
Big chunk of Alabama is in 15% probability zone for severe weather potential valid for Thursday… Main concern: Damaging wind gusts. Details here: https://t.co/8jMOtfhLui pic.twitter.com/C7m6HN6lPO
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 27, 2018
Isolated Strong Storms Possible Thursday
The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of Alabama in a Level 2 (out of 5) “slight” risk to potentially see a few strong or severe thunderstorms on Thursday. We’re in the heart of primary severe weather season meaning each cold front that moves through poses a varying degree of risk of strong to severe storms. While I do NOT think that this system will be anything like the cold front that caused significant tornadoes and major hail to happen in northern Alabama last week, I would not be shocked to see a few trees knocked down and perhaps a tornado or two. Let’s talk about what we know as of now AND who is involved…
MAIN CONCERN: DAMAGING WINDS… This setup favors a squall line (QLCS) moving through our local area, moving from northwest to southeast. Damaging wind gusts will be the main concern. There could be a few isolated tornadoes as well, but at this time, the damaging wind threat seems to be the main concern. For MOST of us, we’re looking at a strong line of thunderstorms moving through with little in the way of significant impact, but as I always caution in these scenarios: It only takes ONE tornado to wreak havoc. That’s why I’ll be monitoring model trends closely over the next few days.
SEVERE WEATHER TIMING… We’ll be able to get much more specific in the days ahead. The main 12 hour window for severe weather for south Alabama and northwest Florida will be 11AM to 11PM on Thursday, March 29, 2018.
SOUTH ALABAMA… These cities/towns in south Alabama are included in the Level 2 risk zone: Thomasville, Millry, Silas, Toxey, Butler, Jackson, Grove Hill, Coffeeville, McIntosh, Wagerville, Chatom, Fruitdale, Vinegar Bend, Frankville, Gainestown, Whatley, Monroeville, Perdue Hill, Beatrice, Burnt Corn, Uriah, Excel, Frisco City, Mexia, Evergreen, Repton, Range, Johnsonville, Brooklyn, Owassa, Bowles, Greenville, Georgiana, Chapman, Luverne, Red Level, Andalusia, Straughn, Lenox, Brewton, East Brewton, Appleton, Huxford, Poarch, Atmore, Flomaton, Canoe, Bay Minette, Spanish Fort, Stockton, Stapleton, Mobile, Citronelle, Mt. Vernon, Prichard, Saraland, Satsuma, Wilmer.
Walnut Hill, Century, Bratt, and Jay are included in northwest Florida.
ELSEWHERE IN ALABAMA… Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Clanton, Greensboro, Eutaw, Livingston, Selma, Marion, Hoover, Centreville, Linden, Prattville, Wetumpka, Camden, and Hayneville are involved in the Level 2 risk.
Let me know if you have specific questions. My next video update will be uploaded tomorrow (Tuesday) morning by 7:20AM. See you then!
1-minute satellite imagery loop (GOES meso sector) shows supercell thunderstorms firing and moving NE in Texas… pic.twitter.com/x79vZGGFLu
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 26, 2018
This is not fake news/satire… https://t.co/98myy5V31l
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 26, 2018
Pretty easy to see why Georgia and Alabama remain shrouded in clouds and cool temps… Winds out of the east/NE ushering in cold air south of the Appalachian Mountains. It's QUITE warm just to our west in much of Louisiana: 80s! pic.twitter.com/CvOHWm7MJ7
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 26, 2018
Blue Bell announced this morning their latest flavor creation… #blessed https://t.co/myOkb7vC29 pic.twitter.com/gthDEt6M3H
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 26, 2018
Greenville, AL… https://t.co/O2bELKdRz8
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 26, 2018
Cold air damming has caused much of Alabama and Georgia to be stuck in the 40s and 50s today! Coming up on the Noon hour and Auburn/Opelika is still at 48 degrees. pic.twitter.com/AiTlG1bvos
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 26, 2018
Dangerous #beach conditions continue today with a high risk of rip currents for all beaches. Yellow to DOUBLE RED flags today. "Knee deep is too deep!" If double reds are flying, that means the water is closed, and it is illegal to enter the water! #FLwx #NWFL #SpringBreak2018 pic.twitter.com/F6pPsKH7IQ
— Cameron Young (@wx_cam) March 26, 2018
Coolest day of the next 7-9 days for SW AL & NW FL is today… Warmer over the next few days. Biggest rain chance will be Thursday as a cold front slides by. pic.twitter.com/TrACgKEQPp
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 26, 2018
Significant "wedge" of cold air has moved into south Alabama & NW Florida… High temperatures struggle to get to upper-60s today. Warmer for Tuesday! pic.twitter.com/LmP0hb7Nv3
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 26, 2018