Loud and proud thunderstorms are pushing into Thomasville, Tallahatta Springs, Coffeeville, Silas, and Millry. Big time rain on the US43 and US84 corridors in west Alabama on this Saturday afternoon! pic.twitter.com/lRJDRQCnXy
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 18, 2018
STRONG STORMS APPROACHING THOMASVILLE… A line of strong thunderstorms is approaching the northern stretches of Clarke County. Heavy rain, cloud-to-ground lightning, and gusty winds are likely in communities like Campbell, Sweet Water, Morvin, Silas, Bashi, Opine, Glover, Tallahatta Springs, Coffeeville, Atkeison, McEntrye, Pine Hill, Thomasville, and Tattlersville over the next 30-45 minutes.
ANOTHER ROUND OF STORMS… The rain and thunderstorms that moved from west to east earlier today has stabilized the atmosphere somewhat over south central Alabama and northwest Florida, but we note that small storms are beginning to pop up over Washington and Mobile counties. I expect the atmosphere to destabilize (yet again) across the region with storms popping up regionwide by 3PM. Scattered downpours of heavy rain will be likely.
Widespread severe weather is not expected today, but there will be some storms that are on the strong side.
RAIN/STORMS ON EAST SIDE OF REGION… Numerous showers and thunderstorms continue on the eastern side of our local area. If you’re in Andalusia, Greenville, Crestview, Destin, Pensacola, Navarre, or Baker, rain is slated to continue for the next 20-30 minutes at least.
More showers and storms will pop up to the west today, bringing more storms to the area.
Showers and storms are numerous across south Alabama and northwest Florida this morning… Intermittently wet day! ⛈ pic.twitter.com/lYxwUxAMgN
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 18, 2018
POP-UP STORMS TODAY; TROPICS UPDATE… Stormy skies are expected across south Alabama and northwest Florida on this Saturday. We’ll call it a 70% chance of showers and storms for any given spot across our region. Widespread severe weather won’t happen, but thunderstorms will produce very heavy rain, cloud-to-ground lightning, and isolated instances of flash flooding. High temperatures will be around 89.
BEACH & GOLF FORECAST TODAY… There is a moderate risk of rip currents at local beaches today. It won’t be an all day washout at any beach locale, but there will be thunderstorms around at times. The same applies for golfers, kayakers, and other outdoor folks today: You’ll want to have a way to check the radar throughout the day as there will be numerous storms around.
TROPICAL WAVE WEAKER… The tropical wave we’ve been tracking over the last few days that is approaching Barbados and the Lesser Antilles has entered an environment that is hostile for intensification. This tropical wave will likely be completely ripped apart by atmospheric shear over the next few days. Tropical Storm Ernesto has transitioned into a post-tropical system that will bring rain to Ireland and the UK tonight. This means the Atlantic basin is again QUIET! Good news!
MORE STORMS THIS WEEK… Rain chances will remain elevated through Tuesday as a moist, humid airmass remains in place across our region. Rain chances should subside somewhat by the end of the upcoming week.
I’ll have radar updates throughout the day here in the RedZone Weather app. Have a wonderful Saturday!
