RT @AllEmeraldCoast: The Fourth of July rush is officially underway! 🇺🇸 This view was taken from the Gulf Shores Fishing Pier looking west…

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 01, 2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch till 9PM for much of central and north Alabama. This includes Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Demopolis, Selma, Alexander City, Gadsden, Anniston, Florence, Jasper, Cullman, Clanton, Roanoke.

Gusty winds and large hail are the main https://t.co/UujCsJZp9j

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 01, 2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jefferson County in AL until 1:30pm.

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 01, 2026

Midday update from the Storm Prediction Center has added a Level 2 (out of 5) severe weather risk for much of central and north Alabama, driven by the potential for gusty winds in the strongest of the storms later today…

No formal tornado risk today. https://t.co/B8gqyKZRea

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 01, 2026

Gusty winds will be possible in the strongest of the storms that develop across parts of west Alabama later today. The Storm Prediction Center maintains a low-end, Level 1 (out of 5) severe weather risk zone.

Not expecting significant tornado issues today. https://t.co/qVJzMWcEOI

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 01, 2026

Scattered thunderstorms are likely to increase in coverage this weekend.

Heat index values will continue to be above 100° in the afternoon hours today and tomorrow. https://t.co/h9HNrqCWOr

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 01, 2026

HOT, HUMID WEDNESDAY; A FEW STORMS INLAND TODAY… Heat index values will again be in excess of 100° in many spots across south Alabama and northwest Florida on this Wednesday. Air temperatures will be just a bit lower than yesterday (not by much) but the intense humidity will https://t.co/xOsjWe1vNi

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) July 01, 2026