Sunset Atmore,AL @spann @NWSMobile @rzweather @StormHour @ThomasGeboyWX @michaelwhitewx @KDanielCCI @WKRGEd #alwx #sunset pic.twitter.com/4gu5wj4WlP
— Ditto Gorme (@dittogorme) July 31, 2021
Sunset Atmore,AL @spann @NWSMobile @rzweather @StormHour @ThomasGeboyWX @michaelwhitewx @KDanielCCI @WKRGEd #alwx #sunset pic.twitter.com/4gu5wj4WlP
— Ditto Gorme (@dittogorme) July 31, 2021
One tiny storm on the local radar this evening. It’s happening near Myrtle Grove and Bellview just west of Pensacola, FL. Rain possible shortly near Warrington and NAS Pensacola. pic.twitter.com/2ibo01Rh8Q
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 30, 2021
?️ Is it December yet? We made it through the first day of baking. The issue is the package we come in says bake for 3 days and thus two more days with heat indices in the 108 to 115 range.
Be sure to drink plenty of water and limit time outdoors! Don't forget about your pets! pic.twitter.com/1E70ErKO0L
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) July 30, 2021
Outdoor thermometer in Allentown, FL in Santa Rosa County showing 99 degrees this afternoon. Photo from Joyce Penton Schnoor. pic.twitter.com/lNyACAy8gq
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 30, 2021
Heat index values across the region are already in the “ridiculous” category this morning.
Take it easy if you’re outside in the hours ahead. ? https://t.co/CZxzpdNNwv
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 30, 2021
Extreme heat and humidity will persist into Saturday, BUT temperatures will trend toward below our climatological norms next week! pic.twitter.com/CF82v9mKab
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 30, 2021
RECORD-SETTING HEAT TODAY; EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT… The very hot temperatures we are having in the afternoon and evening hours today and on Saturday are not our normal summertime heat. The National Weather Service maintains an uncommon Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory for all of our local area. Heat index values are expected to be in the 110-115° range in many spots this afternoon. Rain chances will be less (not zero) today, with only a few showers and thunderstorms expected to bubble up this afternoon into this evening. More hot days are ahead this weekend ahead of slightly cooler temperatures arriving by the middle part of the upcoming week. More Friday morning forecast details are below.
FEW SHOWERS POSSIBLE NEAR COAST TODAY… A few showers and thunderstorms may develop this afternoon into this evening across the area. The greatest chance of a few showers and storms will happen mainly in areas along and south of Interstate 10, near the Alabama and northwest Florida beaches. Any storms that develop will be capable of producing gusty winds and prolific lightning in addition to heavy downpours of rain.
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING FOR COASTAL COUNTIES… Heat index values could easily top 110 degrees today, especially in coastal counties and across west Alabama. An Excessive Heat Warning continues for all parts of Baldwin, Mobile, Washington, Escambia (FL), Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties.
HEAT ADVISORY FOR INLAND COUNTIES… A Heat Advisory continues for inland areas of south Alabama. The differentiation between an Excessive Heat Warning and a Heat Advisory does not mean too much, other than widespread slightly higher heat index values may happen in the Excessive Heat Warning area. Dangerous heat values are still expected in the Heat Advisory counties that currently includes Clarke, Choctaw, Marengo, Wilcox, Monroe, Escambia (AL), Conecuh, Covington, and Butler. Heat index values of 108-112° will be possible.
ATLANTIC BASIN REMAINS QUIET… The tropics (Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and Atlantic Ocean) are quiet and are expected to remain quiet over the next few days. Long range models continue to highlight no areas of concern as we kick off the month of August. Tropical activity will probably ramp up somewhat as we approach the middle of August.
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See all the details in your Friday morning #rzw forecast video. Have a great weekend!
⚠️ Excessive heat and humidity will be concerns today as heat index values rise into the 110s this afternoon. The air temperature may hit 100 degrees by 3PM.
Stay cool today! pic.twitter.com/USeLFKPXaG
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 30, 2021
? It's going to be miserably hot and humid this afternoon. Heat index values will likely be in the 110-115° range in many spots. pic.twitter.com/eS2wDKckua
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 30, 2021
Another great night for some bolts. Molino, Florida. @WEARAllenStrum @rzweather @ThomasGeboyWX @spann @NWSMobile @ThePhotoHour @StormHour @northescambia pic.twitter.com/ofkxkU5E7M
— Asa Schlobohm (@SchlobohmAsa) July 30, 2021
Lightning visible at Milton, FL this evening. Thanks to Audrey Gibson for the photo! pic.twitter.com/7NW3dCGP2S
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 30, 2021
Beautiful sky over Atmore this evening. @NWSMobile @spann @rzweather @michaelwhitewx @ThomasGeboyWX @WKRGEd @AlanSealls @WeatherNation #alwx pic.twitter.com/K3UyvbT6AP
— ???????? ??????? ??? (@_blg94) July 30, 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning till 8:30PM for Lillian, Elberta, Seminole, Elsanor, Beulah, Bellview, Gonzalez and surrounding areas. Gusty winds and hail possible. pic.twitter.com/2bTGA3K3o6
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 30, 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Baldwin County in AL until 8:30pm.
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 30, 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Escambia County in FL until 8:30pm.
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 30, 2021
HEAT INDEX VALUES IN THE 110-115° RANGE ON FRIDAY; WARNING ISSUED… A rare Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for parts of our local area as heat index values will be in the 110-115 degree range on Friday. The air temperature very well may hit 100 degrees in several communities across our region. It cannot be stressed enough: Please take it easy tomorrow and if you know someone that works outside, let them know tomorrow will not be the normal summer heat we encounter around here.
HEAT WARNING FOR WEST AL & COASTAL COUNTIES… The difference between an “Excessive Heat Warning” and a “Heat Advisory” is very small. ALL communities will have heat and humidity that can be dangerous for sensitive groups. Washington, Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia (FL), Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties are involved in the Excessive Heat Warning. Clarke, Monroe, Choctaw, Wilcox, Butler, Conecuh, Escambia (AL), Covington, Crenshaw, and all of southeast Alabama are involved in the Heat Advisory.
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion can sneak up on folks quickly in the heat we have in place tomorrow.
Other than a few showers and thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon and evening and the excessive heat and humidity, our weather pattern remains fairly quiet. The tropics are completely quiet and expected to remain that way for a week or so at least. Good news!
My next forecast video will be posted by 7:15AM on Friday. Have a nice Thursday evening!
The difference between an Excessive Heat Warning and a Heat Advisory is negligible in that our entire local area will have heat and humidity that will be dangerous for sensitive groups.https://t.co/NBKqeG77jr pic.twitter.com/Vs52j3CBqw
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 30, 2021
This storm near Pace, Chumuckla, and Molino means business. Prolific lightning is happening! 455 strikes of lightning in this one storm over the last 10 minutes! pic.twitter.com/1XO7RsGEBo
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 30, 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Milton, Pace, Whiting Field, Point Baker, Chumuckla, Five Points, Molino, McDavid, Pace, and Quintette till 7:45PM. Gusty winds and small hail possible. pic.twitter.com/JcxvkXJ9ra
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 29, 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Escambia and Santa Rosa County in FL until 7:45pm.
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 29, 2021
Shelf cloud visible along Avalon Boulevard south of Milton and Pace. Thanks to Ally Sims for the photo! @NWSMobile pic.twitter.com/XNr4iENTKS
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 29, 2021
Loud storms are approaching Milton, Bagdad, Pea Ridge, Pace, Avalon Beach, and Garcon Point from the east. Plenty of cloud-to-ground lightning with this storm! pic.twitter.com/yhhM48Q0HB
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 29, 2021
Shelf cloud (and a rainbow under it!) visible from the eastern part of Milton, FL. Thanks to Zach Pottinger for the photo!@NWSMobile pic.twitter.com/dTUXKihzOq
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 29, 2021