SPOTTY STORMS TODAY; HIGHER RAIN CHANCES THIS WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK… Thunderstorms will be possible throughout the day, at times, on this Thursday. Storms will remain scattered in nature and not every community will have rain before the end of the day. High temperatures will be in the mid 90s again today with heat index values in excess of 100 degrees. Rain chances will be increasing slightly each day tomorrow and into the weekend.
LOW-END, LEVEL 1 (OUT OF 5) SEVERE WEATHER RISK… The Storm Prediction Center includes much of south Alabama and northwest Florida in their Level 1 (out of 5), low-end severe weather risk valid for today into this evening. Gusty winds and hail are the two hazards of concern in any storms that can briefly become strong or severe today. MOST of the storms today will remain well under severe limits.
TROPICS QUIET INTO THE WEEKEND… The Gulf, Caribbean, and North Atlantic Ocean are quiet with no new tropical storms expected to develop over the next 5-7 days. The climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season happens on September 11.
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 Thursday RedZone Weather forecast video. Have a great day!
