FORECAST ON TRACK: SEVERE WEATHER & TORNADOES LIKELY SUNDAY… The ongoing forecast for Sunday remains on track in that tornadoes (some being strong/significant), damaging winds, and large hail will be possible across the Deep South, including right here in south Alabama and northwest Florida. The midday update from the Storm Prediction Center expands the Level 4 (out of 5) higher risk zone into more of central Alabama to our north. The entirety of our local area remains involved in a Level 3 to Level 4 risk. The greater risk locally on Sunday will be over west Alabama where there is a significant risk of tornadoes and damaging winds. Further outlook upgrades and changes are possible over the next 24 hours.
BE THE HERO… The National Weather Service has launched an awareness campaign entitled, “Be The Hero.” The truth is you can absolutely be a hero and inform those folks around you that pay no attention to the world of weather. I guarantee you (sadly) there are folks all around that have heard NOTHING about this significant severe weather threat setting up for tomorrow. The way we combat that is to “be the hero” and let your friends and family know about this risk. Call them, text them, tag them, pass it along to them, I really don’t care HOW you tell your folks as long as we make as many folks aware of this risk as possible.
The graphic (above) is valid for south Alabama. The overall risk in northwest Florida is still enhanced/elevated in most spots, but the risk levels there will be just a bit lower than what you see in the graphic.
Big takeaway: We all need to have multiple, reliable ways to receive warnings on Sunday and TAKE ACTION if/when a warning is needed for your specific location. More about what you can do to prepare NOW is here.