Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are developing across south Alabama and northwest Florida this afternoon.
Storms will progressively build in to the south over the next few hours.
Be ready for scattered downpours and loud storms. Gusty winds possible in the https://t.co/39gh7PxTJM
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 18, 2026
The Storm Prediction Center has introduced a low-end, Level 1 (out of 5) severe weather risk zone valid for the next several hours (now through roughly 9PM) across south Alabama and northwest Florida.
This risk is driven by the potential for gusty winds in the strongest of the https://t.co/hZF3IZRJc5
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 18, 2026
Things can change VERY quickly, particularly in September. Right now, however, Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) is running well below average for this time of year.
3.1 units of ACE today vs. 17.0 being the long term average by this date. https://t.co/17eZvCS5j9
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 18, 2026
Quiet on radar for now, but the projected radar is showing scattered showers and thunderstorms developing over the next several hours. Main window for spotty storms today looks to be from 4PM to 8PM. https://t.co/N0D9YLkCMr
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 18, 2026
Temperatures have hit the 90 degree mark as of late morning on this Tuesday. Afternoon highs will be in the mid to upper 90s with heat index values in the 105-115° range this afternoon. 🥵 https://t.co/Kz7SfgVAHw
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 18, 2026
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for areas closer to the coast, with a Heat Advisory in effect elsewhere. Remember to take frequent breaks in the shade and drink plenty of fluids. pic.twitter.com/lFZ0iMK4B6
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) August 18, 2026
High temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s this weekend, easing down from the upper 90s over the next couple of days.
There is a chance of P.M. storms in the days ahead, but nothing out of our summertime norm. https://t.co/n6NKv9c5ud
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 18, 2026
