Rare PDS (Particularly Dangerous Situation) Tornado Watch issued for much of Iowa, southern Minnesota, and for a few counties in Wisconsin and Illinois.
High (80%) probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes with this watch. High chance of severe wind gusts as well. pic.twitter.com/U2GMwzfXmf
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 21, 2024
BEAUTIFUL Tuesday across the region! Temperatures are in the low-80s as of midday, headed to the mid-80s for afternoon highs. Nice! pic.twitter.com/lYFC9KHQmo
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 21, 2024
The Northern Hemisphere has yet to have its first named storm (e.g., tropical storm or #hurricane) in 2024. This is the first time since 1983 that the Northern Hemisphere has gone this late in the calendar year without a named storm. pic.twitter.com/auy5nINlk7
— Philip Klotzbach (@philklotzbach) May 20, 2024
MORE SUNSHINE THIS WEEK… Isolated showers may become possible later this week on Friday and Saturday but rain chances remain quite low, for now. High temperatures will be in the low-90s later this week. Nice looking 7 Day Forecast!
MAINLY SUNNY TODAY… Mostly sunny skies are expected on this Tuesday across south Alabama and northwest Florida. High temperatures will be in the upper-80s.
Enjoy the day!
Tonight will be dry along with clear skies. Lows will range from the lower to mid 60s inland to near 70 at the immediate coast. pic.twitter.com/THUqOX6FRq
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) May 21, 2024
☀️🌴Ready for sunny beach days this summer?
🌊🏖️ Follow @NWSMobile and @NWSTallahassee for #RipCurrent safety tips and info, so that you "Know BEFORE You Go" to the beach this summer.
🦩🩴Be #BeachSmart! pic.twitter.com/5uLOxViYgR
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) May 20, 2024
We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today – Monday, May 20th. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Morning view: Cotton Bayou Beach. @spann #alwx pic.twitter.com/lLG2j3msuL
— City of Orange Beach (@cityorangebeach) May 20, 2024
Good morning! 83°, 65% humidity, sunshine with few clouds, the mimosas are blooming, blue jays and red birds are making calls, and even alone cicada is buzzing this morning in lower Alabama!@NWSMobile@spann@rzweather pic.twitter.com/aUdhXjOSTH
— T Lloyd Gallman (@PhotogLloyd) May 20, 2024
QUIET WEATHER FORECAST THIS WEEK… No major rain events or severe weather events are in the forecast this week across the region. Plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures upcoming. Enjoy!
MOSTLY SUNNY MONDAY; CALM WEATHER WEEK AHEAD… This week will be much more calm compared to the last few weeks in the world of weather across south Alabama and northwest Florida. High temperatures will be in the upper-80s and near the 90 degree mark today. More warm, nice weather is in store for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with high temperatures slated to be around the 90 degree mark with morning lows in the mid- to upper-60s. Low-end rain chances will happen on Friday and Saturday but for now, severe weather seems unlikely.
TROPICAL UPDATE… The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season kicks off in just a few weeks on Saturday, June 1. Tropical storm formation is not expected in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, or the Atlantic Ocean over the next 5-7 days.
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 Alert Settings button to customize the alerts you would like to receive straight from me.
See all the details in your Monday morning RedZone Weather forecast video. Have a great start to your week!
NICE, SUNNY WEEK AHEAD… We are kicking off a beautiful weather week across south Alabama and northwest Florida. High temperatures will be in the upper-80s today with mostly sunny skies.
Have a great start to your week!
Dry and mild conditions are in store for tonight. Low temperatures are expected to fall into the lower and middle 60s inland with upper 60s to around 70 degrees at the beaches. pic.twitter.com/VT9LcZQ24W
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) May 20, 2024
Tornado Warning extended into the Oklahoma City metro including Downtown OKC, Moore, and Norman. Dangerous, hail-producing storm may ramp up and produce a tornado shortly. pic.twitter.com/eGJoaGOWUl
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 20, 2024
Very dangerous situation shaping up for parts of the Oklahoma City metro as a confirmed stovepipe tornado moves in from the west. Very highly populated area ahead of this tornado. NOT good! Tornado Warning up for areas near Mustang. pic.twitter.com/fc4Duwo7d6
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 20, 2024
Very long-tracked, powerful supercell thunderstorm is approaching the Oklahoma City metro from the west. Tornado Warning up for El Reno and Mustang now. pic.twitter.com/uLVzESLfLW
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 20, 2024
Whoa! Check out this clip from a Nelson, #Kansas Live Eagle Cam moments ago as a #Tornado Warned Storm moved through! 😬 #kswx @NWSTopeka pic.twitter.com/wdrcBdTT57
— BirdingPeepWx (@BirdingPeepWx) May 20, 2024
Tornado Emergency issued for Custer City, Oklahoma as a large tornado moves in from the northwest… pic.twitter.com/xwiBNo8nIx
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 20, 2024
Mostly sunny skies across south Alabama and northwest Florida on this Sunday! A few cumulus clouds are happening across the region. High temperatures are peaking in the mid-80s. Enjoy the day! pic.twitter.com/fFgAP1NEKj
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 19, 2024
🚩🚩 DOUBLE RED FLAGS FLYING – WATER CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC IN WALTON COUNTY🚩🚩
In Walton County, the water is closed under double red flags.@WCSOFL is asking residents and visitors to please STAY OUT of the water. Our agency has responded to multiple water rescues this morning… pic.twitter.com/SepZozq9Ue
— Walton Co. Sheriff (@WCSOFL) May 19, 2024
BECOMING SUNNY… Skies will gradually become mostly sunny on this Sunday. High temperatures will peak in the mid- to upper-80s. Enjoy the day!
Storms near Castleberry, Wallace, Barnett Crossroads, Chatom, and St. Stephens are moving south as of 1:21AM on this Sunday.
These storms are SLOWLY moving toward Brewton, Appleton, Pollard, Sunflower, and Poarch. pic.twitter.com/FYPedW9N7b
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 19, 2024
Thunderstorms moving south near Evergreen, Belleville, Renton, Excel, and Millry are moving toward Brewton, Appleton, Castleberry, Range, Wallace, and Chatom.
Not expecting severe weather issues but these storms are producing loud thunder. ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/ZCs45nXD0S
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 19, 2024
