FEW SHOWERS TODAY; RAIN & STORMS LIKELY AT TIMES WEDNESDAY… A few passing showers will be possible at times on this Tuesday ahead of higher rain chances on Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures will continue to be significantly above our climatological norms for time of year with most locales reaching the 80 degree mark this afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center continues to include much of our local area in their low-end, Level 1 (out of 5) severe weather risk zone valid for Wednesday. This means that a few isolated strong to severe storms may be possible, although clearly the greater severe weather concerns will be to our north. We’re also looking ahead to Saturday when a cold front will approach the Deep South, potentially causing another severe weather risk to our north. All of your Tuesday morning forecast notes are below.

SCATTERED SHOWERS LOCALLY TODAY… There may be a few peeks of sunshine at times today but we also will likely have scattered areas of rain at times. I am not expecting a total day of heavy rain, but there may be isolated downpours at times in locales across the area. No severe storms are expected on this Tuesday.

STRONG STORMS POSSIBLE, MAINLY TO OUR NORTH, WEDNESDAY… Scattered severe thunderstorms may become possible Wednesday across parts of Mississippi, southern Tennessee, and central and northern portions of Alabama. The main concern in the stronger storms will likely be gusty winds, although a few tornadoes may become possible as well.

LOW-END SEVERE WEATHER RISK LOCALLY WEDNESDAY… Much of our local area remains involved in the low-end, Level 1 (out of 5) severe weather risk zone valid for Wednesday into early Thursday morning. We note the northern parts of Clarke and Washington counties in west Alabama are involved in the Level 2 (out of 5) risk zone.

SCATTERED STORMS POSSIBLE THURSDAY… Our unsettled weather pattern will persist into Thursday when scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to be possible. Widespread severe weather will be unlikely on Thursday and on Friday. High temperatures on Thursday will be in the upper-70s.

FEW SHOWERS POSSIBLE NEW YEAR’S EVE… Isolated showers will be possible on Friday, mainly in the morning and afternoon hours, as Gulf moisture continues to stream into our area from the south. High temperatures on Friday will be in the upper-70s. There is a chance some communities may have some brief showers around in the evening hours, but right now, we are not expecting an “all night washout” for New Year’s Eve in the evening hours into the overnight.

SEVERE WEATHER RISK TO OUR NORTH ON SATURDAY… The Storm Prediction Center has outlined much of the northern halves of Mississippi and Alabama in their Level 2 (out of 5) severe weather risk zone valid for Saturday, January 1 into early Sunday. This risk zone also includes parts of northern Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and southern Kentucky. Tornadoes and gusty winds may become possible in the stronger storms in these areas. Locally, a low-end severe weather risk may happen on Saturday.

COOLER AIR ARRIVES SUNDAY… After many days featuring above normal temperatures, a colder shot of air arrives on Sunday after a cold front moves across our region. High temperatures will drop into the low-50s in many spots on Sunday. Overnight lows on both Sunday morning and Monday morning will be in the mid-30s.

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See all the details in your Tuesday morning #rzw forecast video. Have a great day!

SNOW UNLIKELY LOCALLY; MUCH COLDER AIR TO RETURN SUNDAY… If you missed the cold winter air, it is coming back in one week. A cold front will push across south Alabama and northwest Florida on Sunday, ending rain chances and ushering in much cooler air. High temperatures will drop into the 50s on Monday, January 3, 2022. Overnight lows will be near or just below freezing by Tuesday morning of next week. We note snow or mixed precipitation remains highly unlikely across our local area as of now. If anything changes, I’ll be sure to let you know in the days ahead.

My next detailed forecast video and text discussion will be posted at 7:15AM tomorrow morning. I will be detailing the low-end severe weather setup slated to happen on Wednesday. Have a nice Monday evening!

PARTLY CLOUDY TODAY; INCREASINGLY WET PATTERN LATER THIS WEEK… Partly cloudy skies are expected on this Monday across south Alabama and northwest Florida. I cannot completely rule out a few highly isolated showers at times today, but I expect the vast majority of us to remain dry. High temperatures will climb to near record territory today with most spots ending up in the upper-70s and near 80 degrees. Rain chances will increase slightly on Tuesday ahead of greater rain chances on Wednesday into Thursday. We note the Storm Prediction Center has placed much of our local area in their Level 1 (out of 5) low-end severe weather risk valid for Wednesday P.M. into Thursday morning.

FEW SHOWERS POSSIBLE TUESDAY… Most communities will remain dry on Tuesday but the chances will increase that a few more rain showers will happen across the region. Highs on Tuesday will again be near 80 degrees in most spots.

THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY AT TIMES WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY… Scattered thunderstorms will become possible on Wednesday. The greatest chance of showers and thunderstorms will happen likely in the afternoon and evening hours. Storms may also be possible in the overnight hours, extending into Thursday morning.

LOW-END SEVERE WEATHER RISK WEDNESDAY P.M. INTO THURSDAY… The core severe weather risk on Wednesday into Thursday will likely set up a bit farther to the north of our area in parts of north Alabama and north Mississippi. South Alabama and northwest Florida will likely be on the southern flank of a warm sector where a few strong to marginally severe storms may become possible.

TIMING FOR STORMS WEDNESDAY… Scattered showers and thunderstorms will become possible on Wednesday across south Alabama and northwest Florida. The greatest chance of showers and storms will likely set up in the afternoon and evening hours. There is a chance the low-end severe weather risk Wednesday evening continues into the overnight.

MAIN CONCERN LOCALLY: GUSTY WINDS… While the overall tornado risk will be LOW with this event most likely for south Alabama and northwest Florida, the risk may not be zero. The greater concern will likely be damaging wind gusts in any stronger storms that can develop.

FEW SHOWERS POSSIBLE FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE & NEW YEAR’S DAY… Showers will likely stick around at times on Friday into the New Year’s Day holiday on Saturday. Neither day will likely be an “all day washout,” but I do expect a few showers to happen.

APP… If you haven’t already, be sure to download the free RedZone Weather app to keep up with all the latest information on the world of weather in south Alabama and northwest Florida. redzoneweather.com/app is the link for the free download. Once you have the app downloaded to your iOS or Android device, be sure to visit the Alerts tab (lower right corner) and tap the large, yellow Alert Settings button to customize the alerts you would like to receive straight from me.

See all the details in your Monday morning #rzw forecast video. Have a great day!

SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF ALABAMA & MISSISSIPPI WEDNESDAY… Organized severe storms are likely on Wednesday afternoon and into the overnight hours in portions of Mississippi and Alabama, per the latest guidance from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC). A Level 2 (out of 5) severe weather risk has been introduced for much of central and north Alabama and much of Mississippi valid for the P.M. hours of Wednesday into early Thursday morning. The main concern in any stronger storms that develop will likely be gusty winds, although a few tornadoes may become possible as well.

LOWER-END RISK LIKELY FOR SOUTH ALABAMA & NORTHWEST FLORIDA… When SPC introduces the convective outlook tomorrow valid for Wednesday, we will likely see much of our local area in south Alabama and northwest Florida be included in the low-end, Level 1 (out of 5) severe weather risk zone. This means that the greater severe weather issues will likely be to our north and west on Wednesday into Wednesday night, however a strong or severe storm cannot completely be ruled out locally.

LEVEL 2 (OUT OF 5) RISK FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL & NORTH ALABAMA… A Level 2 (out of 5) severe weather risk zone means scattered severe storms will become possible. Right now, SPC includes much of Mississippi and parts of central and north Alabama in the Level 2 risk zone. This includes places like Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Demopolis, Linden, Butler, Gilbertown, Livingston, Selma, Marion, Centreville, Cullman, Hamilton, Leeds, Hoover, Clanton, Prattville, Talladega, Gadsden, Anniston, Decatur, Jasper, Russellville, and surrounding areas.

TIMING FOR STORMS WEDNESDAY… Scattered showers and thunderstorms will become possible on Wednesday across south Alabama and northwest Florida. The greatest chance of showers and storms will likely set up in the afternoon and evening hours. There is a chance the low-end severe weather risk Wednesday evening continues into the overnight.

MAIN CONCERN LOCALLY: GUSTY WINDS… While the overall tornado risk will be LOW with this event most likely for south Alabama and northwest Florida, the risk may not be zero. The greater concern will likely be damaging wind gusts in any stronger storms that can develop.

APP… If you haven’t already, be sure to download the free RedZone Weather app to keep up with all the latest information on the world of weather in south Alabama and northwest Florida. redzoneweather.com/app is the link for the free download. Once you have the app downloaded to your iOS or Android device, be sure to visit the Alerts tab (lower right corner) and tap the large, yellow Alert Settings button to customize the alerts you would like to receive straight from me.

I will have your next full forecast video posted by 7:15AM tomorrow morning. Have a nice Sunday evening!