6:52AM March 31, 2023

INCREASING CLOUDINESS TODAY; RAIN & STORMS POSSIBLE SATURDAY MORNING… Cloud coverage will gradually increase throughout the day on this Friday. High temperatures will be in the low- to mid-80s. A few showers may become possible locally this evening across the local area. We will be monitoring trends to our north and west today as a significant severe weather event sets up from Iowa southward to Arkansas and north Mississippi. This same weather system will cross our local area tomorrow in the morning hours, although probably as a much weaker system. For now, the overall risk of any severe storms happening locally is quite low. A few more Friday morning forecast notes are below.

SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WEATHER RISK TO OUR NORTHWEST TODAY… Parts of western Tennessee, Arkansas, and northern Mississippi are involved in an uncommon Level 4 (out of 5) severe weather risk valid for today into tonight. These zones have a fairly high tornado risk as we go into the evening hours. This risk zone is centered near Memphis (TN) and includes places just to the east of there near Jackson (TN). The widespread, significant severe weather risk extends farther north into parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa.

SCATTERED STORMS AROUND TOMORROW MORNING… A decaying, perhaps broken, line of showers and thunderstorms will likely move across the northern part of our local area on Saturday. Severe weather issues seem rather unlikely to happen across south Alabama and northwest Florida for now. Storms may strengthen somewhat throughout the day on Saturday in areas to our east, but by that point, storms should be to our east and will not pose a problem for our local area.

MOSTLY CLOUDY SUNDAY… Skies will remain mostly cloudy on Sunday with high temperatures expected to be in the mid-70s. I cannot completely rule out a few showers on Sunday but most communities will remain dry.

SHOWERS AROUND NEXT WEEK… Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday will feature non-zero, but low, rain chances each day. High temperatures will be in the 80s each day with morning lows in the 60s. For now, no severe weather issues are likely.

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6:53AM March 30, 2023

SUNNY THURSDAY & FRIDAY; RAIN RETURNS SATURDAY MORNING… Sunshine is the story on this Thursday with temperatures slated to be in the mid-70s this afternoon. It will be a nice weather day across Alabama and northwest Florida with no rain expected anywhere close by today. Tomorrow, severe storms will likely set up to our northwest, extending from Arkansas northward to Iowa. That same system, likely to be much weaker on approach to our local area, will move through south Alabama and northwest Florida on Saturday morning. For now, severe weather parameters locally remain quite low. A few more Thursday morning forecast notes are below.

SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WEATHER SETUP TO OUR NORTHWEST ON FRIDAY… An expansive, Level 3 (out of 5) severe weather risk has been defined by the Storm Prediction Center valid for Friday into early Saturday morning. This zone is in place for parts of Arkansas, northern Mississippi, western Tennessee, western Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, and southern Wisconsin. We note that parts of northwest Alabama are involved in this higher risk zone as well, specifically places like Florence, Muscle Shoals, and Russellville. Strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail will be concerns in the higher risk zone on Friday.

SCATTERED STORMS POSSIBLE SATURDAY… Rain and thunderstorms will be possible on Saturday morning across our local area as the frontal boundary dives southeast. For now, robust, significant storms appear quite unlikely to happen locally.

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6:51AM March 29, 2023

MOSTLY CLOUDY THIS MORNING; SUNSHINE LATER TODAY… Clouds will persist in many communities across the region over the next several hours but clearing skies are likely as we get into the afternoon hours. High temperatures will be in the upper-60s and low-70s now that a cold front has crossed our region. Temperatures won’t stay cool for long, however. High temperatures will quickly rebound into the 80s on Friday and into the weekend.

DRY FEW DAYS AHEAD… Mostly sunny skies are in the forecast for Thursday and Friday morning ahead of increasing cloudiness on Friday evening. High temperatures will be in the mid-70s tomorrow. Overnight lows will be in the 40s and 50s. No rain is expected through Friday.

SEVERE WEATHER RISK TO OUR NORTHWEST ON FRIDAY INTO EARLY SATURDAY… The Storm Prediction Center has included a large swath of the country, extending from Arkansas northward to Iowa and Illinois in their Level 3 (out of 5) enhanced severe weather risk valid for Friday. Widespread severe storms, including tornadoes, will be possible. For now, northwest Alabama is involved in the Level 2 (out of 5) severe weather risk on Friday into Saturday morning. Our local area is not defined in any severe weather risk zone on Friday, for now. Rain and storms will be possible locally on Saturday, but for now, the overall severe weather risk seems rather low.

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6:57AM March 28, 2023

RAIN & STORMS LIKELY UNTIL THE AFTERNOON HOURS; DRIER DAYS AHEAD… Rain and thunderstorms will continue to be possible across south Alabama and northwest Florida over the next several hours. Flash flooding may become an issue in some locales across the region as some thunderstorms are training over the same areas this morning. The Storm Prediction Center continues to include much of our area in their low-end severe weather risk zone over the next several hours. Widespread severe storms are not expected, but some of the storms that happen over the next several hours may briefly ramp up and become strong. The overall tornado risk today is not zero, but it is quite low. Gusty winds and hail are the primary hazards today in any storms that can become strong.

DRIER WEATHER WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY… Cloudy skies are expected on Wednesday morning, but I expect sunshine to return late in the day on Wednesday. High temperatures will be around 70° tomorrow. Mostly sunny skies are expected on Thursday and Friday. We quickly warm into the 80s by Friday.

MORE RAIN & STORMS POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND… Severe storms will likely happen later this week to our northwest. The Storm Prediction Center has defined a large concern area across the Great Plains and in areas to our northwest where severe storms may happen. Some of these severe storms may reach parts of the Deep South late Friday night into Saturday morning. We will focus on specifics in the days ahead.

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3:02AM March 28, 2023

SCATTERED STORMS ACROSS REGION… Heavy rain and thunderstorms are moving east early on this Tuesday morning. Loud storms will spread across the Mobile metro over the next few minutes. Storms are also happening near Summerdale, West Pensacola, Muddy Ford, Niceville, Eglin AFB, Riverview, East Brewton, Jay, and Citronelle.

Intermittent rain and storms will continue to be possible through the afternoon hours.

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1:08AM March 28, 2023

SEVERE STORM IN NORTH BALDWIN COUNTY… Quarter size hail will be possible over the next several minutes near Stockton, Lottie, Rabun, and Perdido in northern Baldwin County, AL as a severe storm continues moving eastward. This storm, if it holds together, could be a problem for places like Nokomis, Atmore, and Wawbeek in the next 45 minutes or so.

STORMS NEAR N.W. FLORIDA COAST… Showers and thunderstorms happening near Pensacola, Navarre, Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, and Destin are under severe limits. Occasional loud thunder is happening as these storms slowly move northward.

STORMS NEAR BREWTON… Storms happening in central Escambia County, AL near Brewton are below severe limits. Loud thunder will be possible as this storm moves east toward Damascus and Rock Hill.

STORMS IN S.E. MISSISSIPPI… A large cluster of thunderstorms is happening across Stone and northern Harrison counties in southeast Mississippi. This cluster of storms will continue to move east and may end up in Mobile County in about an hour or so. Prolific lightning output is noted with this storm. No warnings associated with this batch of storms, for now.

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8:02PM March 27, 2023

STORMS LIKELY TUESDAY MORNING; SEVERE WEATHER RISK LOW, BUT NOT ZERO… After an active weather weekend, we have one more round of storms to get through before better weather arrives on Wednesday. Rain and thunderstorms will develop overnight just to our west across parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. This complex of rain and thunderstorms will gradually move into south Alabama and northwest Florida throughout the morning. Rain will likely be heavy at times and flash flooding could become possible if or when storms train over the same areas. The Storm Prediction Center maintains our entire area in a low-end, Level 1 (out of 5) severe weather risk zone on Tuesday. This risk is driven by a low-end chance of a few tornadoes, gusty winds, and large hail. The chance of any given locale having severe weather issues tomorrow, however, are quite low. Most spots will simply have rain, thunder, and lightning.

RAIN & STORM TIMING – TUESDAY… Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible as early as 4AM, but the heavier, more consistent rain will probably begin in most spots in the 9-11AM time frame. Heavier rain will gradually move out of our region to the southeast. Most (not all) locales will begin drying out after 3PM. Any severe storms that happen tomorrow will be MOST likely to occur between 8AM and 1PM.

DRIER WEATHER WEDNESDAY… Clouds will likely persist into Wednesday during the morning and afternoon hours ahead of clearing skies late in the day. High temperatures will be around the 70 degree mark. We’ll have dry weather locally on Thursday and Friday ahead of another chance of rain and thunderstorms into the weekend. I’ll have more details about that in your 7 Day Forecast in the morning video that will be posted by 7:15AM tomorrow. Be sure to join me for that.

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6:50AM March 27, 2023

INTERMITTENT SHOWERS & STORMS TODAY; LOW-END SEVERE WEATHER RISK… Thunderstorms will continue to be possible at times on this Monday throughout the day. There remains a low-end, Level 1 (out of 5) severe weather risk valid until this evening. This means that widespread, significant severe storms are not expected, but one or two storms ramping up to strong or severe levels cannot completely be ruled out. Any storms that ramp up to severe levels will be capable of producing large hail, gusty winds, and perhaps even a tornado or two. High temperatures will be near 80 degrees this afternoon.

ROUND OF HEAVY RAIN & STORMS LIKELY TUESDAY MORNING… As if we haven’t already had enough active weather, another round of heavy rain and thunderstorms is likely to happen on Tuesday morning. This round of storms could be strong at times and produce very heavy rainfall. This will likely be a widespread, significant rain event with flash flooding being possible where storms train over the same areas. Storms will develop across parts of Louisiana and Mississippi and gradually spread across our region after 4AM tomorrow. We will finally begin to dry out on Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday.

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12:06PM March 26, 2023

OUTLOOK UPGRADE: LEVEL 4 (OUT OF 5) SEVERE WEATHER RISK INLAND INTO THIS EVENING… The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded inland areas of southwest and central Alabama into an uncommon Level 4 (out of 5) significant severe weather risk zone valid for this evening, Sunday, March 26, 2023. This outlook upgrade highlights the area where strong tornadoes and very large hail may be most likely to happen, however, please keep in mind that with the specific severe weather setup this evening, tornadoes will be possible anywhere across our local area. Please have a way to get urgent weather warnings over the next several hours.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH TILL 6PM… A new Severe Thunderstorm Watch has just been issued as of Noon for several Alabama counties: Escambia, Covington, Conecuh, Monroe, Clarke, Washington, Choctaw, Marengo, Wilcox, Butler, Dallas, Lowndes, Autauga, Montgomery, Elmore, Lee, Russell, Barbour, Bullock, Pike, Coffee, Dale, and Henry. Severe thunderstorms will be most likely to happen in these counties over the next several hours.

MAIN HAZARDS TODAY ARE TORNADOES & LARGE HAIL… Strong tornadoes may develop this evening into tonight across inland areas of southwest Alabama. In addition, large hail up to baseball size will be possible. Tennis ball to baseball size hail happened this morning in multiple storms across central Alabama. Be ready for tornado warnings AND severe thunderstorm warnings throughout the day. My car is under my carport today to account for this hail risk and I would suggest you do the same if you have a carport/garage.

UPDATED: SEVERE WEATHER TIMING – THIS AFTERNOON INTO THIS EVENING… Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are likely over the next several hours. Noon to Midnight is now the 12 hour window when severe storms seem most likely to happen with 4PM to 8PM being the core threat window. We note the overall severe weather risk may not end at midnight and a few, isolated strong storms may happen on Monday as well.

DON’T GET SO CAUGHT UP IN THE ZONE SPECIFICS… Jake Reed, an instructor at my alma mater (UA), published this great and highly relevant tweet: “No matter the color or category, the environment will support very dangerous, and rapidly changing weather on Wednesday in Alabama. Knowing where your safe place is and ensuring you can receive watches and warnings should be top priority.” This is a helpful reminder not to get TOO caught up in the specific risk level or color zone in the convective outlooks. While the risk of tornadoes IS higher in the higher risk zones, tornadoes can and do happen OUTSIDE of the highest risk zones with severe weather setups like what is expected.

TORNADO WARNING POLICY… Any time there is an active tornado warning in effect for southwest Alabama or northwest Florida, we provide uninterrupted, live video coverage on Facebook Live and in the RedZone Weather app. Our detailed coverage commitment is outlined at redzoneweather.com/coverage. We are proud to cover all parts of Escambia (AL), Covington, Monroe, Conecuh, Baldwin, Mobile, Clarke, Washington, Butler, Escambia (FL), Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties. If you live in any locale in those counties, be sure to tune into our coverage whenever there is an active tornado warning!

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2:30PM March 25, 2023

INCREASING RISK OF SEVERE STORMS INLAND ON SUNDAY; LARGE HAIL LIKELY… Severe weather hazards will *again* become possible across inland areas of southwest Alabama on Sunday as a stalled surface front slowly moves north. The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded parts of southwest Alabama into a Level 3 (out of 5) enhanced severe weather risk zone valid for Sunday, meaning scattered severe storms are likely to happen. The primary concern on Sunday will be the potential for large hail, perhaps golf ball or tennis ball size hail in some cases. Damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes will also be possible. The overall risk of severe storms gradually decreases as you get closer to the Alabama and northwest Florida beaches and at the moment, there is no formal severe weather risk in place south of Mobile, Molino, or Crestview. Inland communities like Brewton, Andalusia, Opp, Greenville, Evergreen, Monroeville, Uriah, Thomasville, Grove Hill, Jackson, Chatom, Camden, Sweet Water, Butler, and surrounding areas are involved in the Level 2 and Level 3 risk zones where severe weather issues are more likely.

SEVERE WEATHER TIMING – SUNDAY… Unlike most severe weather events when I can give a fairly definitive time frame of when severe weather issues are most likely to happen, this event could feature multiple rounds of supercell thunderstorms firing up across the region. There is a high chance some communities won’t have much rain at all, particularly communities closer to the coast. The first round of thunderstorms will likely start developing across west Alabama at some point after midnight tonight. This round of storms will gradually spread eastward. Then, another round of storms may develop in the late morning and early afternoon hours. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes will all be possible in any storms that develop on Sunday. Bottom line: Have a way to hear warnings tonight BEFORE you go to sleep AND extending throughout the day on Sunday.

LEVEL 3 (OUT OF 5) ENHANCED RISK, DRIVEN BY LARGE HAIL POTENTIAL… The Storm Prediction Center upgraded parts of Washington, Clarke, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, far northwest Covington, and Crenshaw counties into their Level 3 (out of 5) enhanced severe weather risk valid on Sunday due to an increasing risk of large hail. Golf ball to tennis ball size hail will be possible. Tornadoes will also be a concern along with the potential for damaging wind gusts in the strongest of the storms. Have a way to hear warnings on Sunday!

WHAT TO EXPECT – REST OF TODAY INTO TONIGHT… Isolated showers and thunderstorms are happening as of 2:05PM, mainly in areas along, south, and east of I-65. Scattered showers and storms will continue to be possible today into tonight. Supercell thunderstorms capable of producing severe weather hazards may begin developing across our local area at some point after midnight, although the timing on this is far from certain. The high-res model guidance points to some development as early as 2AM, but most models show storms developing after 4AM. Either way, these storms may be severe with large hail, tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts being possible after midnight.

TORNADO WARNING POLICY… Any time there is an active tornado warning in effect for southwest Alabama or northwest Florida, we provide uninterrupted, live video coverage on Facebook Live and in the RedZone Weather app. Our detailed coverage commitment is outlined at redzoneweather.com/coverage. We are proud to cover all parts of Escambia (AL), Covington, Monroe, Conecuh, Baldwin, Mobile, Clarke, Washington, Butler, Escambia (FL), Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties. If you live in any locale in those counties, be sure to tune into our coverage whenever there is an active tornado warning!

APP ALERTS… Many updates will be posted throughout the day on Sunday in the RedZone Weather app. redzoneweather.com/app is the link for the free download. Be sure to visit the Alerts tab (bottom right corner) and tap the large, yellow “Alert Settings” button to customize the alerts you’d like to receive from me. If you like a lot of info, be sure to toggle ON Low-Level Alerts.

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6:53AM March 24, 2023

STRONG STORMS POSSIBLE SATURDAY MORNING; NICE FRIDAY… Severe storms are likely to our northwest today where an uncommon Level 4 (out of 5) severe weather risk is in place across parts of Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Today, partly cloudy skies are in the forecast across south Alabama and northwest Florida. High temperatures will be in the mid-80s. Thunderstorms will become possible across the local area overnight into Saturday morning. We encourage everyone to have multiple ways to hear urgent weather warnings, particularly if you’re in west Alabama where the overall tornado risk is a bit higher. All of the Friday morning forecast details are below.

SEVERE WEATHER TIMING – SATURDAY MORNING… 1AM to 9AM Saturday is the eight hour window when strong to severe thunderstorms will be most likely to happen across south Alabama and northwest Florida. This means you will need to have a way to hear urgent weather warnings tonight BEFORE you go to sleep. While this is NOT a night when folks need to stay awake monitoring current conditions every few minutes (the risk is simply not that high!), we do want you to have a way to hear warnings just in case your location goes under an urgent weather warning. Keep in mind that the overall tornado risk is much higher to our northwest and will materialize much earlier – mostly this evening. Thunderstorms will approach west Alabama around midnight Friday night into early Saturday morning. I expect storms to gradually be weakening while crossing our area from northwest to southeast.

LEVEL 4 (OUT OF 5) SEVERE WEATHER RISK TO OUR WEST TODAY… The Storm Prediction Center has included parts of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas in an uncommon Level 4 (out of 5) severe weather risk valid this afternoon, this evening, and into the overnight hours. This includes places like Jackson (MS), Vicksburg (MS), Greenwood (MS), Monroe (LA), Ruston (LA), Pine Bluff (AR), and El Dorado (AR). These are the zones with the greatest risk of strong, long-tracked tornadoes this evening into tonight.

STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS TO APPROACH NORTHWEST ALABAMA TONIGHT… Parts of northwest Alabama are involved in the Level 3 (out of 5) enhanced severe weather risk zone valid this evening into tonight. This includes places like Aliceville, Livingston, Hamilton, Fayette, Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Florence, and Moulton. These are the communities (along with surrounding communities in northwest Alabama) that have the highest overall tornado risk in the entire state tonight into early Saturday.

LEVEL 2 (OUT OF 5) RISK FOR WEST ALABAMA LOCALLY… Much of Clarke and Washington counties in west Alabama are involved in the standard, Level 2 (out of 5) severe weather risk zone valid tonight into early Saturday morning. The overall tornado risk is slightly higher in these two counties compared to the rest of our local area. Parts of Choctaw, Marengo, and Wilcox counties just to our north are also involved in the Level 2 (out of 5) risk zone. Have a way to hear warnings tonight!

LOWER-END SEVERE WEATHER RISK FOR MOST LOCALLY… The remainder of our local area (all areas to the south and east of Clarke and Washington counties in west Alabama) remains involved in the low-end, Level 1 (out of 5) severe weather risk zone. This means that a few stronger storms will be possible overnight into early Saturday morning, but the risk is much lower compared to areas farther west. Have a way to hear warnings no matter what county you are in, JUST IN CASE you happen to get a warning.

MORE RAIN & STORMS ON SUNDAY… We get a break from the rain and storms on Saturday afternoon and evening ahead of more rain and storms on Sunday. There is a growing chance heavy rain may be a concern on Sunday into Monday. Flash flooding may become a concern if storms train over the same areas. There is also a chance that a few stronger storms may be possible on Sunday evening with gusty winds and hail being the main concerns. Let’s get through the Saturday morning event, then we will start focusing on what to expect (in terms of specifics) on Sunday and Monday.

TORNADO WARNING POLICY… Any time there is an active tornado warning in effect for southwest Alabama or northwest Florida, we provide uninterrupted, live video coverage on Facebook Live and in the RedZone Weather app. Our detailed coverage commitment is outlined at redzoneweather.com/coverage. We are proud to cover all parts of Escambia (AL), Covington, Monroe, Conecuh, Baldwin, Mobile, Clarke, Washington, Butler, Escambia (FL), Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties. If you live in any locale in those counties, be sure to tune into our coverage whenever there is an active tornado warning!

APP ALERTS… Many updates will be posted throughout the day on Sunday in the RedZone Weather app. redzoneweather.com/app is the link for the free download. Be sure to visit the Alerts tab (bottom right corner) and tap the large, yellow “Alert Settings” button to customize the alerts you’d like to receive from me. If you like a lot of info, be sure to toggle ON Low-Level Alerts.

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7:39PM March 23, 2023

SIGNIFICANT TORNADO RISK TO OUR WEST FRIDAY; FEW STRONG STORMS POSSIBLE LOCALLY A.M. SATURDAY… Strong tornadoes will be possible on Friday evening across parts of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas as a dynamic weather system approaches the Deep South from the west. Locally, across south Alabama and northwest Florida, the tornado risk is much lower. The storm system setting up to our west tomorrow (Friday) will move across our region on Saturday morning. While a few stronger to severe storms cannot completely be ruled out, the overall tornado risk locally is low. The risk is not zero, but it is low compared to areas to our west.

SEVERE WEATHER TIMING – SATURDAY MORNING… 1AM to 9AM Saturday is the eight hour window when strong to severe thunderstorms will be most likely to happen across south Alabama and northwest Florida. Keep in mind that the overall tornado risk is much higher to our northwest and will materialize much earlier – mostly on Friday evening. Thunderstorms will approach west Alabama around midnight Friday night into early Saturday morning. I expect storms to gradually be weakening while crossing our area from northwest to southeast.

DAYTIME HOURS OF FRIDAY LIKELY TO BE MOSTLY DRY… The daytime hours of Friday will likely be dry in most spots. I cannot completely rule out a few small, isolated showers in the afternoon and evening hours. Most communities will remain dry until Saturday morning, however. High temperatures on Friday will again be in the low- to mid-80s.

TORNADO WARNING POLICY… Any time there is an active tornado warning in effect for southwest Alabama or northwest Florida, we provide uninterrupted, live video coverage on Facebook Live and in the RedZone Weather app. Our detailed coverage commitment is outlined at redzoneweather.com/coverage. We are proud to cover all parts of Escambia (AL), Covington, Monroe, Conecuh, Baldwin, Mobile, Clarke, Washington, Butler, Escambia (FL), Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties. If you live in any locale in those counties, be sure to tune into our coverage whenever there is an active tornado warning!

APP ALERTS… Many updates will be posted throughout the day on Sunday in the RedZone Weather app. redzoneweather.com/app is the link for the free download. Be sure to visit the Alerts tab (bottom right corner) and tap the large, yellow “Alert Settings” button to customize the alerts you’d like to receive from me. If you like a lot of info, be sure to toggle ON Low-Level Alerts.

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7:52AM March 23, 2023

WARM THURSDAY; STRONG STORMS POSSIBLE SATURDAY MORNING… Highs will be in the 80s today and tomorrow ahead of a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms on Saturday morning. No significant weather issues are expected locally today or on Friday. Severe weather hazards, including the potential for a few tornadoes and damaging wind gusts, will be possible on Saturday. The core severe weather issues (strong tornadoes) will likely happen to our north and west across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Those are the zones where the Storm Prediction Center has a Level 3 (out of 5) severe weather risk zone. A few more Thursday morning forecast notes are below.

DRY & WARM THROUGH TOMORROW… Partly cloudy and nice conditions are ahead today and on Friday. High temperatures will be in the 80s today and tomorrow. Overnight lows will be much warmer than previous days. Most spots will be in the 60s at daybreak on Friday.

SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE SATURDAY MORNING; GREATEST RISK OVER WEST ALABAMA… The greatest probability of severe storms happening locally will happen across parts of west Alabama, specifically in Mobile, Washington, Clarke, Monroe, Wilcox, Marengo, and Choctaw counties. These are the counties involved in the Level 2 (out of 5) severe weather risk zone, meaning scattered severe storms will be possible. The remainder of us across the local area (Baldwin, Escambia [AL], Conecuh, Butler, Covington, Escambia [FL], Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties) are involved in the lower-end, Level 1 (out of 5) severe weather risk zone. A few stronger storms may be possible in these counties but the overall risk is lower.

WHAT TO EXPECT SATURDAY MORNING… Most likely, we will see a decaying batch of thunderstorms move through our region in the early morning hours of Saturday. Storms may be capable of producing a few tornadoes and damaging wind gusts. The overall risk of large hail remains very low as does the risk of flash flooding. Rain amounts will generally be greatest across west Alabama where 1″ of rain is expected. Rain amounts of less than 1″ in total are expected farther south and east.

MORE RAIN & STORMS POSSIBLE SUNDAY EVENING… We dry out on Saturday afternoon and evening ahead of more rain and thunderstorms becoming possible locally on Sunday in the evening hours. For now, severe weather parameters remain low on Sunday evening. Scattered showers will be possible Monday into Tuesday as well.

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6:57AM March 22, 2023

WARMER TEMPS TODAY & TOMORROW; RAIN RETURNS THIS WEEKEND… High temperatures will rise into the 70s today ahead of increasingly warmer temperatures in the days ahead. Plenty of sunshine is in the forecast on this Wednesday. More sunshine is ahead on Thursday and Friday ahead of our next chance of rain and thunderstorms setting up for Saturday morning. For now, the overall risk of severe storms looks rather low on Saturday locally, but rumbles of thunder will be possible.

SEVERE WEATHER RISK TO OUR NORTHWEST ON FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY… The Storm Prediction Center continues to include parts of northwest Alabama and much of Mississippi and Louisiana in their Level 2 (out of 5) severe weather risk valid for Friday into early Saturday morning. Locations in Alabama involved in the severe weather risk include Livingston, Eutaw, Aliceville, Sulligent, Fayette, Hamilton, Jasper, Russellville, Double Springs, Muscle Shoals, Florence, and Athens. Damaging wind gusts, hail, and perhaps a few tornadoes will be possible in the severe weather risk zone on Friday into early Saturday.

RAIN & STORMS LIKELY SATURDAY MORNING… The same system responsible for the severe weather risk setting up to our north and west on Friday will move across our local area early Saturday morning, likely bringing rain and thunderstorms to our region in the 2AM to 10AM time frame. For now, the overall risk of severe weather issues across south Alabama and northwest Florida remains quite low. The afternoon and evening hours of Saturday are expected to be dry.

UNSETTLED PATTERN SUNDAY INTO NEXT WEEK… Much of the daytime hours on Sunday should be dry ahead of rain and storms becoming possible late Sunday evening. Multiple chances of rain and thunderstorms will happen on Monday, Tuesday, into Wednesday of the upcoming week. Too early to know if severe storms will be possible. It is important to remember, however, we are in the core of our primary severe weather season that runs through early May.

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6:52AM March 21, 2023

WARMING TREND TO CONTINUE THIS WEEK; RAIN & STORMS SATURDAY MORNING… Temperatures will rise into the upper-60s this afternoon as a warming trend continues today, tomorrow, and into Thursday. High temperatures will be in the 80s later this week. No rain is expected today or on Wednesday. Our next considerable chance of rain and storms will happen late Friday night into Saturday morning when a cold front approaches from the west. Areas to our north and west are involved in a severe weather risk valid Friday into early Saturday. For now, our local area is not involved in the severe weather risk. A few more Tuesday morning forecast notes are below.

CHILLY NIGHT, BUT NOT AS COLD AS LAST NIGHT… Overnight lows will be in the upper-30s farther inland with low-40s likely across much of the local area by 6AM Tuesday. The freezing temperatures are likely done for awhile as our area goes back into a warmer pattern later this week. Too early to say for sure whether our final frost/freeze of the season has happened, but odds are pretty high that it has.

MOSTLY SUNNY, NICE DAYS AHEAD… Temperatures will peak in the 60s today, 70s tomorrow, and 80s on Thursday as a warming trend continues. Mostly sunny skies are expected over the next few days. No rain issues until Friday night.

RAIN & STORMS POSSIBLE SATURDAY MORNING… Strong to severe thunderstorms will become possible to our north and west on Friday. The Storm Prediction Center has included a large chunk of Mississippi, Louisiana, and parts of northwest Alabama in their Level 2 (out of 5) severe weather risk valid for Friday into early Saturday morning. For now, our local area in south Alabama and northwest Florida is not involved in the severe weather risk zone. I expect a round of rain and thunderstorms to move by our region from west to east in the early morning hours of Saturday. Some of the storms may be briefly on the strong side, but it is far too early for specifics. Be sure to check back with me in the days ahead for more info on this.

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6:57AM March 20, 2023

MAINLY SUNNY MONDAY; LOWS NEAR FREEZING AGAIN TONIGHT… High temperatures will be in the upper-50s in most spots across south Alabama and northwest Florida on this Monday with mostly sunny skies expected throughout the day. Another cold night is ahead, particularly farther inland where temperatures may again be near or just below the freezing mark on Tuesday morning. Overall, we have a warming trend ahead through Thursday. Temperatures are expected to be in the 80s in the afternoon hours on both Thursday and Friday. Our next storm system is slated to move by late on Friday into Saturday when a chance of strong to severe storms may happen, particularly farther inland across parts of Alabama and Mississippi. A few more Monday morning forecast notes are below.

TEMPS NEAR FREEZING AT DAYBREAK ON TUESDAY… A Freeze Warning will again be required for inland areas of southwest Alabama tonight into Tuesday morning as temperatures will be in the upper-20s and low-30s. The greatest chance of temperatures below the freezing mark will happen along and north of the U.S. Highway 84 overnight. Communities closer to the coast will likely remain above the freezing mark tonight, but frost will be possible as far south as the beaches tonight.

WARMING TREND OVER NEXT FEW DAYS… After a chilly weekend, this week will feature warming temperatures. High temperatures will be in the upper-50s today, 60s on Tuesday, and 70s on Wednesday. Highs will be around 82° by Thursday afternoon. The upcoming weekend will likely be considerably warmer than this last weekend. Highs will be in the 80s on both Saturday and Sunday.

RAIN & STORMS POSSIBLE FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY… The Storm Prediction Center has included much of the Deep South, including much of north and central Alabama (along with the western portions of our local area) in their Level 2 (out of 5) severe weather risk setting up for Friday into early Saturday. Details are still a bit murky at this time, but it looks like the core risk will set up to our north. Be sure to check back with me later this week for more info on this developing severe weather potential.

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7:33PM March 19, 2023

TEMPS AS LOW AS 23-24° OVERNIGHT; FREEZE WARNING AREAWIDE… Tonight will be the coldest night we have had since the record-breaking Christmas cold snap almost three months ago. Overnight lows will be in the mid- to upper-20s across the entirety of southwest Alabama and northwest Florida. ALL 67 Alabama counties and all of northwest Florida are involved in a Freeze Warning overnight into Monday morning. Temperatures will rebound into the upper-50s tomorrow (Monday) afternoon. No snow, mixed precipitation, or rain is expected over the next 48 hours.

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2:30PM March 17, 2023

STORMS SPREADING SOUTHEAST… Thunderstorms and heavy rain continue to gradually spread southeast across the local area as of 2:30PM. The leading edge of thunderstorms is currently moving through Brewton, Flomaton, Atmore, Walnut Hill, Bay Minette, Loxley, the Eastern Shore region, and Coden. This line of storms will continue to move southeast over the next several hours. The severe weather risk continues for coastal Alabama, northwest Florida, and south central Alabama.

The severe weather risk has ended for today in Washington, Clarke, Choctaw, and Marengo counties in west Alabama where cooler air is pushing in behind the advancing cold front. Temperatures are in the 70s out ahead of the line of storms where the environmental parameters may support a few stronger storms over the next few hours.

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6:49AM March 17, 2023

SEVERE WEATHER RISK THROUGH THIS EVENING; BE ABLE TO HEAR WARNINGS… Thunderstorms, some of which may be strong or severe, will move across south Alabama and northwest Florida on this Friday. We encourage everyone to have a way to hear urgent weather warnings throughout the day as a line of strong to severe storms is expected to cross our area from northwest to southeast. Damaging wind gusts will be the main hazard concern today. A few isolated tornadoes will also be possible. The severe weather risk will ramp up later this morning before peaking in the afternoon and early evening hours. A cold front will move across the region later this evening, bringing with it cooler, drier air and ending the severe weather risk. A few lingering showers will be possible Saturday ahead of drier conditions on Sunday.

SEVERE WEATHER TIMING – TODAY… Severe thunderstorms will be possible across our local area in south Alabama and northeast Florida from 9AM to 5PM today. The greatest threat time for damaging winds and tornadoes will be from Noon to 3PM. We encourage everyone to have a way to hear urgent weather warnings through this evening. Intermittent rain will likely last long after the severe weather risk comes to an end this evening as cooler air moves into the region. Showers will be possible tonight into Saturday.

DAMAGING WIND GUSTS MAIN CONCERN; A FEW TORNADOES ALSO POSSIBLE… This will likely set up as a linear severe weather threat, meaning damaging winds will probably be the hazard of main concern. A few embedded tornadoes in the line of storms will also be possible. The overall risk of large hail is rather low as is the overall risk of flash flooding.

LEVEL 2 (OUT OF 5) SEVERE WEATHER RISK FOR NEARLY ENTIRE REGION… The Storm Prediction Center maintains a Level 2 (out of 5) severe weather risk valid for today, driven exclusively by the slightly higher potential of damaging wind gusts across the region. A Level 2 (out of 5) risk means that scattered instances of severe storms will be possible. Not every community will have severe weather issues today. Most will not. Most communities will simply have rain and thunder at times.

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7:46PM March 16, 2023

STRONG TO SEVERE LINE OF STORMS LIKELY ON FRIDAY… Thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes will be possible on Friday across south Alabama and northwest Florida. Please have a way to hear urgent weather warnings throughout the day as severe thunderstorm warnings will be likely and tornado warnings will be possible. This will likely be a daytime severe weather event with no significant issues expected after sunset tomorrow. A cold front pushing toward our region is responsible for the severe weather setup on Friday. Much cooler, drier air will arrive tomorrow night. Highs on Saturday will only be in the 50s across the region.

SEVERE WEATHER TIMING – FRIDAY… Severe thunderstorms will be possible across our local area in south Alabama and northeast Florida from 9AM to 5PM on Friday. The greatest threat time for damaging winds and tornadoes will be from Noon to 3PM. We encourage everyone to have a way to hear urgent weather warnings on Friday. Scattered showers may happen in the early morning hours, but the severe weather risk will ramp up later in the day. It is important to note that intermittent rain will likely last long after the severe weather risk comes to an end. Showers will be possible Friday night into Saturday.

DAMAGING WIND GUSTS MAIN CONCERN; A FEW TORNADOES ALSO POSSIBLE… This will likely set up as a linear severe weather threat, meaning damaging winds will probably be the hazard of main concern. A few embedded tornadoes in the line of storms will also be possible. The overall risk of large hail is rather low as is the overall risk of flash flooding.

LEVEL 2 (OUT OF 5) SEVERE WEATHER RISK FOR NEARLY ENTIRE REGION… The Storm Prediction Center has expanded the Level 2 (out of 5) severe weather risk valid for Friday, driven exclusively by the slightly higher potential of damaging wind gusts across the region. A Level 2 (out of 5) risk means that scattered instances of severe storms will be possible. Not every community will have severe weather issues on Friday. Most won’t. Most communities will simply have rain and thunder at times.

STORMS CLEAR OUT FRIDAY NIGHT; SHOWERS MAY LINGER INTO SATURDAY… One significant forecast change of note: Saturday has trended wetter in the most recent high-res model guidance. I have introduced a 30-40% chance of showers on Saturday as it looks like moisture will not clear out as quickly as previously suggested. Not every community will have rain on Saturday across the region, but for locales along, south, and east of I-65, showers may be possible. No severe weather issues on Saturday as much colder air will be in place across the region. High temperatures only in the 50s!

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6:56AM March 16, 2023

NICE THURSDAY; SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE P.M. FRIDAY… Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes will become possible tomorrow (Friday) across parts of southwest Alabama and northwest Florida. Before we get to that, we have a nice Thursday on tap. High temperatures will surge into the 70s today. After the severe weather setup on Friday, nice conditions are in the forecast for the upcoming weekend with partly cloudy skies expected on Saturday and Sunday.

FEW SHOWERS POSSIBLE LATER THIS EVENING… We note the high-res model guidance is highlighting a low-end potential for a few showers to develop across parts of northwest Florida and south central Alabama this evening. I expect most communities across the region to remain dry today. High temperatures will be in the low-70s areawide this afternoon.

STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE FRIDAY… The Storm Prediction Center has included ALL of our local area in southwest Alabama and northwest Florida in their severe weather risk zones valid for Friday. Right now, inland counties are involved in the low-end, Level 1 (out of 5) severe weather risk. The southern half of the area, and specifically coastal counties, are involved in the Level 2 (out of 5) severe weather risk zone. Just as a recap, a Level 1 risk means an isolated strong or severe storm can’t be ruled out (lower-end risk) while a Level 2 risk means scattered severe storms will be possible. A strong to severe line of thunderstorms is likely to be in progress to our west across parts of Louisiana and Mississippi around 6AM Friday. This line of storms will gradually push southeastward throughout the day on Friday.

SEVERE WEATHER TIMING – FRIDAY… 9AM to 5PM is the eight hour window when this line of storms will most likely push across our local area, meaning this will likely be an exclusive risk to the daytime hours. Damaging wind gusts capable of knocking down a few trees will be the main concern. Low-level shear will be prevalent enough to cause a few embedded circulations in the line of storms, although any tornadoes that develop within the line of storms *should* be brief and rather short-lived. I expect the damaging wind risk to be the most significant issue on Friday. As I always caution, if a tornado (even a “weak” or short-lived one) or damaging winds affect YOU, it’s a big deal. Please have a way to hear warnings on Friday.

COLDER, DRIER AIR MOVES IN THIS WEEKEND… The cold front responsible for the severe weather setup on Friday will push across our region from northwest to southeast on Friday evening into early Saturday morning. Temperatures on Saturday will struggle to get out of the 60s in many spots.

MORE RAIN LIKELY AT TIMES NEXT WEEK… An unsettled weather pattern is likely as we get into the middle part of the upcoming week with multiple chances of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday, Wednesday, and potentially on Thursday. Temperatures will likely be rather seasonal with highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s and 50s.

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8:52PM March 15, 2023

FRIDAY STORMS MAY BE SEVERE… Severe thunderstorms will become possible Friday, mainly in the P.M. hours. This will likely be a line of strong to severe storms moving across our area from northwest to southeast. Damaging wind gusts and embedded tornadoes will be possible. For now, it looks like the afternoon and evening hours will be the time when storms are most likely to be severe. Be sure to join me tomorrow morning when I’ll have the next detailed video update posted by 7:15AM. Have a nice Wednesday evening!

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6:58AM March 14, 2023

SUNNY TODAY; FREEZE WATCH INLAND TONIGHT… Mostly sunny skies are in the forecast for south Alabama and northwest Florida on this Tuesday. High temperatures will be around 60 degrees this afternoon. Keep the jackets handy throughout the day and certainly into this evening as temperatures will decline rapidly into the low-50s after sunset. Dry days are ahead through Thursday ahead of a chance of rain and thunderstorms setting up for Friday. A few more Tuesday morning forecast notes are below.

NICE WEATHER DAYS AHEAD… Wednesday and Thursday are expected to feature mostly sunny skies across the region. High temperatures will be in the 60s tomorrow with low-70s likely on Thursday. Cloud coverage will begin to increase on Thursday ahead of our next chance of rain and thunderstorms on Friday.

NEXT CHANCE OF RAIN & STORMS: FRIDAY… Heavy rain and thunderstorms will be possible at times on Friday as a cold front approaches from the northwest. There is a chance some of the thunderstorms that happen across our local area may be on the strong side. Projected rain amounts across the region will be int the 1-2″ range. High temperatures on Friday will be in the upper-70s.

COOL, DRY WEEKEND AHEAD… The upcoming weekend will be seasonal and nice. High temperatures will be around the 60 degree mark. Overnight lows will be in the upper-30s and low-40s. Mostly sunny skies are expected on both Saturday and Sunday.

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6:52AM March 13, 2023

COOLER TEMPS TODAY & THIS WEEK; RAIN RETURNS FRIDAY… Clearing skies are expected on this Monday as clouds continue to exit our area to the east. High temperatures will be considerably cooler than the temperatures we have experienced over the last few weeks. Most spots will peak in the mid- to upper-60s today.

CHILLY TEMPS TONIGHT & TOMORROW NIGHT… Overnight lows will dip into the 30s tonight and again on Tuesday night. It looks like most (if not all) local communities in south Alabama and northwest Florida will remain near or just above the freezing mark. I expect most spots to dip into the mid- to upper-30s by daybreak on Tuesday.

NICE, SEASONAL WEATHER THROUGH THURSDAY… Mostly sunny skies are in the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. High temperatures will rise into the mid-70s by Thursday as warmer air surges northward ahead of an approaching cold front.

SHOWERS & STORMS LIKELY FRIDAY… Rain and thunderstorms will become likely across the region on Friday as a cold front approaches from the west. Early model scenarios point to the greatest chance of rain and storms happening in the afternoon and evening hours of Friday, although it is far too early for specifics concerning the potential for strong to severe storms. Could strong storms happen? Yes, (we are in severe weather season through early May) but it is simply too early to know meaningful details. Be sure to check back with me later this week for updates.

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