Strong to severe storms remain possible Friday/Saturday. Best chances exist over western portions of the area Friday afternoon/evening, with a lesser threat continuing into Saturday. Damaging winds and a tornado or two are possible with storms both days. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/PbRjqMXi0S
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) January 8, 2026
Severe weather issues possible at times on Friday into Friday night and Saturday across west Alabama.
The overnight hours tonight, however, will probably be quiet for areas south of U.S. Highway 80. Dense fog will be a concern.
This is the projected radar loop valid through 7AM… pic.twitter.com/ISkscCL4zv
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) January 8, 2026
It's a warm, early January afternoon across the region. Rarely does it get to 79 degrees this time of year.
Mobile, AL is at 79° at 2:44PM. Gulf Shores is reporting 77°. Evergreen is at 75° and Andalusia/Opp are at 73°. pic.twitter.com/xHYMOanwFC
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) January 8, 2026
Thunderstorms will be possible at times on FRIDAY across parts of west Alabama. A few severe storms may be possible in these first rounds of storms tomorrow.
The overall severe weather risk will maximize (in the form of a low-end risk!) across south Alabama and northwest Florida…
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) January 8, 2026
Cloudy conditions continue at midday on this Thursday across south Alabama and northwest Florida. Temperatures are in the 70s across the region.
Active weather returns tomorrow with a chance of strong to severe storms, mostly in areas to our north and west across NW AL and… pic.twitter.com/OyHvVG9GxJ
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) January 8, 2026
Active weather returns Friday into Saturday across the Deep South.
Main concern happens Friday into Friday night for areas to our north and west across parts of LA, MS, and west Alabama. Level 2 (out of 5) severe weather risk due to the potential for gusty winds and a few, brief… pic.twitter.com/nETXlGEitY
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) January 8, 2026
SCATTERED STORMS SATURDAY; COOLER TEMPS STARTING SUNDAY… We’ll be tracking a few strong to severe storms in areas to our north in parts of Mississippi and northwest Alabama on Friday P.M.
Rain and storms will be possible across south Alabama and northwest Florida on Saturday ahead of cooler temperatures set to arrive on Sunday.
