The western Caribbean can be a breeding ground for strong hurricanes in October. Waters typically peak this time of year and this week they're the warmest on record, topping 87°F (30.6°C) for the first time. Nothing in the models now, but a region to watch next month. pic.twitter.com/MTuMjG2yfS
— Michael Lowry (@MichaelRLowry) September 26, 2023
Great afternoon at Berryhill Elementary School in Milton, FL discussing hurricane season with the 4th Grade classes! Thank you to Mrs. Amanda Pippin for the invite. Great group! 👍 pic.twitter.com/BVR5NU3gaV
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 26, 2023
Spotty showers and thunderstorms are beginning to pop up across the region this afternoon. Be ready for scattered downpours over the next several hours. ⛈️ pic.twitter.com/kT02VHjmHP
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 26, 2023
🌀71 Years Ago – Hurricane #Florence made landfall as a Category 1 Hurricane along the Florida panhandle (between Fort Walton Beach & Panama City Beach) on September 26, 1953
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— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) September 26, 2023
Tuesday sunrise Atmore,AL @spann @NWSMobile @rzweather @StormHour @ThePhotoHour @ThomasGeboyWX @michaelwhitewx @KDanielCCI @AlanSealls @wkrgcaroline @WKRGEd #alwx #sunrise pic.twitter.com/EiBhuhHdGA
— Ditto Gorme (@dittogorme) September 26, 2023
STORMS AROUND OVER NEXT FEW DAYS… Rain will be possible over the next few days (beneficial rain!) ahead of a drier weekend. High temperatures will be in the 80s in the days ahead.
SCATTERED STORMS TODAY AND WEDNESDAY; DRIER THIS WEEKEND… Beneficial showers and thunderstorms will happen this afternoon into this evening in some communities across south Alabama and northwest Florida. Unfortunately, not every community will have rain around today, but some inevitably will. Rain chances will increase on Wednesday with scattered to numerous storms around. Don’t fret if you miss the rain today as we have more rain being possible tomorrow and again on Thursday.
TROPICAL UPDATE… The area of disturbed weather in the southern Gulf of Mexico that had a very low (10%) chance of becoming a tropical depression or tropical storm simply is not materializing. Good news! The system has been taken off the board as an area of concern. Tropical Storm Philippe, located in the central Atlantic Ocean several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles, is no threat to land over the next 5 days. A tropical wave located near the halfway mark between the Lesser Antilles and Africa has a high (80-90%) chance of becoming a tropical storm in the days ahead. No Gulf or Caribbean issues over the next 5-7 days.
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P.M. STORMS TODAY… Scattered thunderstorms are expected at times this afternoon into this evening. Beneficial rain for those communities that are lucky enough to have a shower/storm later today! High temperatures will be in the upper-80s.
🌀 67 Years Ago – Hurricane #Flossy made landfall near Destin, FL late on September 24, 1956.
➡️ Did You Know – Flossy was the only hurricane to make landfall in the (contiguous) United States during the 1956 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
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— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) September 24, 2023
The Atlantic has already produced 73 named storm (e.g., tropical storm + #hurricane) days this season. That's the 7th-most on record through September 25, trailing (in order from most): 1933, 2005, 1995, 2020, 2004, and 2012. #Philippe pic.twitter.com/Z3mQvwoUST
— Philip Klotzbach (@philklotzbach) September 25, 2023
Thunderstorms are happening this evening across parts of west Alabama and southeast Mississippi. Heavy pockets of rain are happening near Chatom, Millry, Silver Cross, and Yarbo.
More storms are likely locally, particularly west of the Alabama River, over the next several hours. pic.twitter.com/qUL4r21FY0
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 25, 2023
No matter the calendar, the Pop-up Lillie’s are blooming. @rzweather
Summer is over, officially. pic.twitter.com/Htejw7hO9C— 1775 or 1860? (@ScobieSr) September 25, 2023
Showers and storms are happening in parts of Marengo and Wilcox counties in west Alabama at midday. Storms are also developing across parts of southern Mississippi.
I expect more storms to form, particularly across west Alabama, in the hours ahead. pic.twitter.com/puQ5mpJwuk
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 25, 2023
BENEFICIAL RAIN POSSIBLE AT TIMES IN DAYS AHEAD… Rain chances will increase tomorrow and Wednesday as scattered storms becoming more likely. High temperatures will be in the 80s in the days ahead.
FEW STORMS IN WEST ALABAMA TODAY; HIGHER RAIN CHANCES REGIONWIDE TUESDAY… Scattered showers and thunderstorms will become possible today across parts of the local area, specifically in west Alabama where rain chances are expected to be higher today. Everyone locally will have at least some chance of rain through Wednesday. Any rain that happens will be welcome as much of the area is now involved in the significant drought zone. High temperatures will be in the low-90s today. There is no formal risk of severe weather anywhere close by today, although some of the storms that happen later today will be capable of producing pockets of heavy rain, cloud-to-ground lightning, and gusty winds.
TROPICS: LOW PRESSURE AREA IN SOUTHERN GULF… An area of disturbed weather in the southern Gulf has a very low (10%) chance of briefly becoming a tropical storm over the next few days before environmental conditions become unfavorable for further development. The system will never directly affect south Alabama or northwest Florida.
TROPICS: TROPICAL STORM PHILIPPE IN ATLANTIC… Tropical Storm Philippe formed over the weekend in the central Atlantic Ocean. Philippe is well away from land areas and is not expected to threaten land areas directly over the next 5 days. Most of the major global models show continued movement of Philippe to the northwest in the days ahead. While it is a bit too early to completely rule out impacts in North America, the trends have been encouraging so far, with most models showing Philippe moving north into the northern Atlantic Ocean.
TROPICS: TROPICAL WAVE SOUTH OF CABO VERDE ISLANDS… There is a 60% chance of a new tropical storm forming in the central Atlantic Ocean, as (separate) Tropical Storm Philippe moves west and out of the area. A tropical wave located a few hundred miles south of the Cabo Verde Islands is expected to continue moving generally northwest. This system will move into an environment that is supportive for further development and a tropical storm may form in the middle part of the week. Well too early to know exactly where this system will ultimately end up.
TROPICS: TROPICAL STORM OPHELIA DISSIPATED… Tropical Storm Ophelia formed on Friday before making landfall in North Carolina with maximum winds near 70 mph. Ophelia has since dissipated and is no longer a tropical storm.
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See all the details in your Monday morning RedZone Weather forecast video. Have a great day!
ISOLATED STORMS POSSIBLE TODAY… Isolated thunderstorms will be possible today locally, particularly across parts of west Alabama in places west of the Alabama River.
High temperatures will be in the low-90s today. Higher rain chances are ahead for Tuesday and Wednesday.
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about severe weather! https://t.co/SJKm8Qj9PL
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 25, 2023
🌀48 Years Ago – Hurricane #Eloise made landfall as a major hurricane east of Fort Walton Beach and Destin, FL around 7am on September 23, 1975. Eloise was the first major hurricane to strike the region in 4 decades.
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— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) September 23, 2023
Scattered thunderstorms have developed this afternoon across parts of southeast Mississippi. These storms are drifting south-southeast.
SW AL & NW FL remain dry as of 1:25PM. pic.twitter.com/zyVZoFttTn
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 24, 2023
A quick Sunday afternoon update on the Atlantic- watching two areas for development. While the southern GOM is closer to land, its chances are fairly low for formation. The Atlantic low (#AL91) could become a tropical depression around midweek. More: https://t.co/tW4KeGe9uJ pic.twitter.com/9ZS6r0dbSs
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 24, 2023
Sunrise Hattiesburg,MS @spann @ThomasGeboyWX @rzweather @StormHour #MSWX pic.twitter.com/Sd6pTj8rUX
— Ditto Gorme (@dittogorme) September 24, 2023
MAINLY SUNNY TODAY… Temperatures will be a bit warmer on this Sunday compared to previous days with highs in the low-90s. Mostly sunny skies are expected throughout the day. Have a nice Sunday!
