Good morning after. @rzweather
1/2” rain on the fence post gauge (electronic failed, waiting on a replacement); highest wind 22mph on the station (8’ off ground). Near Bratt.— 1776 or 1860? (@ScobieSr) March 23, 2022
Sunny, nice days ahead. ? pic.twitter.com/EigvKHQa9S
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 23, 2022
CLEARING SKIES LATER TODAY; NO MORE SEVERE WEATHER THRU THE WEEKEND… Whew! We finally get an extended break from severe weather starting on this Wednesday. Rain and thunderstorms will continue to progressively move east and away from our local area. High temperatures this afternoon will be in the upper-60s farther inland and closer to the mid-70s near the Alabama and northwest Florida beaches. Full sunshine is expected in the days ahead with mild days and cool nights on tap.
SUNNY THROUGH THE WEEKEND… Full sunshine is ahead for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. High temperatures will be in the upper-60s tomorrow, rising to around 73 degrees by Sunday. Overnight lows will consistently be in the 40s across the region over the next several nights. No rain is expected through Sunday.
MOSTLY SUNNY EARLY NEXT WEEK… Other than a few passing clouds on Tuesday, I expect Monday and Tuesday to be relatively quiet as well. High temperatures will rise into the 80s with morning lows in the 50s early next week. A rain chance may set up on Wednesday or Thursday next week, but it is a bit too early for specifics. We remain in severe weather season through early May, thus we will watch this next system carefully. No reason to think twice about it or be concerned at this point. I’ll keep you posted!
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Clouds will continue to clear out on this Wednesday. High temperatures peak in the low- to mid-70s this afternoon. Severe storms long gone to our east! pic.twitter.com/iBAeVi1b5X
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 23, 2022
ALL CLEAR FOR SOUTHWEST ALABAMA & N.W. FLORIDA WEST OF DESTIN… After a long day AND a long night of many, many tornado warnings, I am thrilled to be able to give a final and complete ALL CLEAR to our local area in southwest Alabama and northwest Florida. This means ALL CLEAR for all parts of Mobile, Baldwin, Washington, Choctaw, Marengo, Wilcox, Clarke, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, Covington, Escambia (AL), Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Escambia (FL) counties.
TORNADO WATCH CONTINUES TO OUR EAST… A Tornado Watch continues until 6AM for several counties in southeast Alabama and in the Florida Panhandle from Walton County eastward. A few tornadoes may be possible in the hours ahead in these areas.
We note a Tornado Warning is in effect for much of southern Walton County, FL as of 4:15AM including areas near Santa Rosa Beach, Seaside, Blue Mountain Beach, and Freeport. Possible tornado moving onshore near Santa Rosa Beach.
CLEARING SKIES LATER TODAY… Skies will gradually clear from west to east on this Wednesday. High temperatures will be in the low-70s. Sunny days are ahead with no signs of any more severe weather over the next 5-7 days. Great news! I will have a full forecast video posted by 7:15AM.
DAMAGE REPORTED IN VARIOUS SPOTS ACROSS REGION… Summerdale and Robertsdale in Baldwin County had a confirmed tornado earlier tonight. The National Weather Service will do a storm survey later today or tomorrow to assess just how strong the tornado was. Damage also happened across parts of Clarke and Choctaw counties in west Alabama. Several tornadoes happened across Mississippi and at least one tornado touched down in metropolitan New Orleans where significant damage happened. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the folks directly impacted by these vicious storms.
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My next forecast video will be posted by 7:15AM. See you then!
