Pretty sure the test started two minutes early… but that’s fine. 😂 pic.twitter.com/2TLOhc0vCB
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 4, 2023

Pretty sure the test started two minutes early… but that’s fine. 😂 pic.twitter.com/2TLOhc0vCB
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 4, 2023
SOON: The nationwide emergency alert test will begin at 2:20 p.m. ET. Wireless providers will transmit the national test for 30 minutes, but your phone should only receive it once.
Frequently Asked Questions ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/BIIFGylQsw
— FEMA (@fema) October 4, 2023
🌀28 Years Ago – Gulf Coast residents woke up to see that Hurricane #Opal went from Category 2 overnight to just below Category 5. Opal had a drop in pressure of 53 mb within 24 hours (a 42 mb drop in about 12 hours)! #bombogenesis #science
💻https://t.co/lxxCgXmVL3 pic.twitter.com/RIHfWzIiDd
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) October 4, 2023
Sunrise Atmore,AL @spann @NWSMobile @rzweather @StormHour @ThePhotoHour @ThomasGeboyWX @michaelwhitewx @KDanielCCI @AlanSealls @wkrgcaroline @WKRGEd @TweetHomeAla #alwx #sunrise pic.twitter.com/eJ3nrTUGW3
— Ditto Gorme (@dittogorme) October 4, 2023
COOLER TEMPS THIS WEEKEND… Much cooler air is slated to arrive Friday night into early Saturday morning. High temperatures on Saturday will be in the upper-70s and near 80°.
Morning lows near 50° by Sunday morning!
SUNSHINE TODAY & THURSDAY; COOL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY WITH CHILLY NIGHTS AHEAD… Sunny skies are in the forecast today and tomorrow with high temperatures set to be in the upper-80s and near 90°. Warm temperatures will continue to be prevalent until a cold front moves through our local area Friday night into Saturday. This frontal boundary will usher in much cooler air on Saturday. High temperatures will be in the 70s this weekend with overnight lows in the 50s. Some spots on Sunday night into Monday may even dip down into the upper-40s. Unfortunately, we have no rain in the 7 Day Forecast.
TROPICS: GULF OF MEXICO & CARIBBEAN SEA QUIET… The Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea remain quiet for now. No tropical storms are expected to develop over the next 5-7 days in the Gulf or the Caribbean Sea.
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 large, yellow Alert Settings button to customize the alerts you would like to receive straight from me.
See all the details in your Wednesday morning RedZone Weather forecast video. Have a great day!
WARM, MOSTLY SUNNY WEDNESDAY… Temperatures will peak in the mid- to upper-80s this afternoon with mostly sunny skies throughout the day on this Wednesday.
Have a great day!
IMPORTANT: On Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 2:20 p.m. ET, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs.
This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed.
Info & FAQs: https://t.co/KKyrIr4e03 pic.twitter.com/xDW92DwcAy
— FEMA (@fema) October 2, 2023
If you’re seeing dust/smoke across the Deep South, it’s from wildfires across eastern Canada of all places! https://t.co/Pd6EQf89qS
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 3, 2023
Another beautiful night is expected for tonight! Dry weather continues with lows dipping in the upper 50s to low 60s north of I-10 and mid to upper 60s closer to the coast. pic.twitter.com/RTFSZQoQXL
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) October 3, 2023
Tropical Storm #Philippe has been one of the most finicky forecasts in a very long time. The storm is centered near the British Virgin Islands as of Tuesday midday. Philippe will pass very near Bermuda later this week and into the upcoming weekend as the storm moves north. pic.twitter.com/NIGX9UzmGJ
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 3, 2023
We are flying single red flags 🚩 in Orange Beach today – Tuesday, October 3rd. Single red flags represent High Hazard with High Surf and Strong Currents. For your safety we ask that you stay on the shore. Morning view: Cotton Bayou Beach. @spann #alwx pic.twitter.com/pJSiG47NIC
— City of Orange Beach (@cityorangebeach) October 3, 2023
MUCH COOLER THIS WEEKEND… Cooler, fall air will arrive Friday into Saturday. High temperatures drop into the low-80s on Saturday with 70s for highs on Sunday!
SUNNY, WARM TUESDAY; COOLER TEMPS COMING SATURDAY… Temperatures will be around the 90 degree mark this afternoon with full sunshine expected throughout the day on this Tuesday. We have more warm days in the forecast through Friday ahead of sharply cooler air set to arrive behind an advancing cold front early Saturday morning. High temperatures on Saturday will be near 80 with 70s likely for afternoon highs on Sunday and Monday. Unfortunately, we don’t have any significant rain in the forecast and our drought situation across the region continues to worsen each day.
TROPICAL STORM PHILIPPE MOVING NORTH… Tropical Storm Philippe will never be a direct threat to Alabama or northwest Florida. The system is now moving north, away from the Leeward Islands. Impacts in parts of the northern Lesser Antilles will continue today into tonight as much of the convection associated with Philippe continues to be sheared to the southeastern side of the storm.
GULF & CARIBBEAN REMAIN QUIET, FOR NOW… The Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea remain quiet for now. No tropical storms are expected to develop over the next 5-7 days in the Gulf or the Caribbean Sea.
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 large, yellow Alert Settings button to customize the alerts you would like to receive straight from me.
See all the details in your Tuesday morning RedZone Weather forecast video. Have a great day!
MAINLY SUNNY TUESDAY… Plenty of sunshine is expected on this Tuesday. High temperatures will be around the 90 degree mark. Enjoy the day!
The center of Philippe has made landfall on the island of Barbuda. Philippe is moving northwest at 7 mph. Much of the heavier weather associated with Philippe will move into the northern Lesser Antilles in the hours ahead. https://t.co/g2fMLzoVyG pic.twitter.com/qawEsltM4n
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 2, 2023
IMPORTANT: On Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 2:20 p.m. ET, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs.
This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed.
Info & FAQs: https://t.co/KKyrIr4e03 pic.twitter.com/xDW92DwcAy
— FEMA (@fema) October 2, 2023
The center of Tropical Storm #Philippe is exposed this afternoon on the visible satellite imagery. Folks on the island of Barbuda may be able to see the actual swirl of clouds that is the center of the storm over the next several hours. pic.twitter.com/CllmhSaXEz
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 2, 2023
The Atlantic has now generated enough Accumulated Cyclone Energy to officially meet NOAA’s definition of an above-normal #hurricane season. 2022 was classified as near-normal. 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 were defined as above-normal, while 2017 and 2020 were extremely active. pic.twitter.com/kN9yvVfg0t
— Philip Klotzbach (@philklotzbach) October 2, 2023
COOLER AIR COMING THIS WEEKEND… Warm/hot days ahead, Cool/mild nights this week.
The bigger shot of cold air comes this weekend as a cold front dives south across our local area.
WARM TEMPS THRU THURSDAY; COOLER AIR ARRIVES THIS WEEKEND… This week will be warm but the upcoming weekend looks to feature fall weather with high temperatures in the 70s by Sunday. High temperatures will be in the 90s today and on Tuesday with overnight lows in the low- to mid-60s. Unfortunately, no substantial rainfall is in the 7 Day Forecast. This will exacerbate ongoing drought conditions across the region in the days ahead.
TROPICS: PHILIPPE MOVING TOWARD PUERTO RICO… Tropical Storm Philippe is meandering around the Atlantic Ocean just east of the Lesser Antilles. A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Antigua and Barbuda in the northern part of the Leeward Islands as Philippe is expected to brush by those islands this week with the potential for tropical storm force winds. Philippe will move north in the days ahead, likely turning more to the northeast well before reaching Bermuda later this week. Philippe continues to be no direct threat to the USA.
TROPICS: RINA WEAKENS… Tropical Depression Rina is now in the final few hours of its existence. Rina will become a remnant low pressure area and fade away in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean today well away from land.
TROPICS: GULF & CARIBBEAN CONTINUE TO BE QUIET… The Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea remain quiet for now. No tropical storms are expected to develop over the next 5-7 days in the Gulf or the Caribbean Sea.
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 large, yellow 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 day!
BEAUTIFUL, WARM WEATHER DAY… Nice, sunny Monday to kick off the first weekday of October! High temperatures will be in the upper-80s. Looking forward to this weekend when cooler temps arrive!
Clear skies tonight with lows in the upper 50s and low 60s inland to upper 60s along the coast. pic.twitter.com/mIqExPv1oW
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) October 2, 2023
Tropical Storm Philippe has prompted a Tropical Storm Watch for Antigua and Barbuda in the northern Leeward Islands as the storm is expected to brush by that area in the next two days. Philippe will move out to sea later this week.
Rina is now a weakening tropical depression. pic.twitter.com/Frf6Hsv3Iu
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 1, 2023
Cobalt blue sky at midday in Miramar Beach, FL on this first day of October… Welcome to the 4th Quarter of the Year! Finish strong!! pic.twitter.com/zq4nWPZBFU
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 1, 2023