Cloud cover continues to decrease this afternoon. Seeing more sunshine across the western side the local area! ☀️
Chilly temperatures will persist into the evening hours. Keep the jackets handy! Rain is done for the day. Good news! pic.twitter.com/fikBgIxuXM
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 21, 2024
It’s a bit chilly this afternoon with most spots across south Alabama and northwest Florida stuck in the low-60s. Afternoon highs will be in the low- to mid-60s region wide.
Mostly cloudy skies will likely persist for several more hours in many locales. 🌥️
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 21, 2024
⚠️ According to Carolina VFD, a fatal motor vehicle accident has happened in Covington County, AL on US29 just north of the intersection w/ AL137.
U.S. 29 is now closed in both directions near that area.
This is a major route for NW FL beach traffic.
Prayers for all involved!
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 21, 2024
Scattered showers continue this morning across southeast Alabama and northwest Florida. Cloudy skies will persist into the afternoon and evening but the bulk of the rain will be to our east.
Temperatures will be in the 60s all day farther inland. pic.twitter.com/VjfX79DgsP
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 21, 2024
We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today – Sunday, April 21st. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Morning view: Cotton Bayou Beach. @spann #alwx pic.twitter.com/LJCVcWOI3Z
— City of Orange Beach (@cityorangebeach) April 21, 2024
LOW RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THIS WEEK… Good news if you’re headed to the local beaches tomorrow or on Tuesday. The overall risk of rip currents will be low. Sunshine returns on Monday with dry conditions likely for much of the upcoming week.
RAIN CHANCES TAPER OFF LATER TODAY… Scattered rain and thunderstorms will decrease in coverage in the midday and afternoon hours. High temperatures north of a frontal boundary draped right across our area will be in the upper-50s and near 60. Temperatures will peak near 70 closer to the coast this afternoon.
Have a nice Sunday!
☔️ 130am – Here comes round 2 of the rain. Showers and storms will gradually spread east into parts of our area throughout the early morning hours on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/gpumHh709K
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) April 21, 2024
Scattered rain and thunderstorms will be possible at times overnight into Sunday morning. Widespread severe storms are NOT expected, but some storms may produce loud thunder at times.
Rain chances will gradually diminish throughout the day on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/lorhDGaybv
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 21, 2024
Loud storms near Red Level, Brooks, and Gantt Lake in northern Covington County are producing quite a bit of lightning and loud thunder.
Heads up for folks near Searight, Dunns Bridge, Dozier, and Rose Hill as this storm is moving in over the next few minutes. pic.twitter.com/IPIbohRRnB
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 21, 2024
WEATHER ALERT… Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Lowndes-AL County until 9:30 PM.
Alert issued by the National Weather Service BMX at 8:54 PM CDT Saturday, April 20, 2024 and is valid until 9:30 PM CDT Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Thunderstorms continue to produce quite a bit of lightning near Beatrice, Tunnel Springs, Peterman, Midway, Skinnerton, Butler Springs, Providence, Forest Home, Lyeffion, and Greenville.
"Bark worse than the bite" with these storms. They're loud, but not severe, thankfully. pic.twitter.com/a18UFhq2TP
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 21, 2024
Loud storms are approaching Monroeville, Beatrice, Peterman, Tunnel Springs, Fountain, and Mexia from the west.
Strong storms are also happening near Midway, Garland, Grace, and Starlington.
Gusty winds and small hail possible in the strongest of these storms. pic.twitter.com/KJOX02XeX4
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 21, 2024
Loud thunderstorms are happening near Thomasville, Fulton, Grove Hill, Jackson, and Owassa.
These inland showers and storms are pushing east. pic.twitter.com/4RNHBQHqtV
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 21, 2024
Nickel size hail has been reported as a storm near Appleton, AL moves east. Thanks to Terry Smith for the photo. @NWSMobile pic.twitter.com/D0r0vJmwga
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 20, 2024
Penny size hail near Appleton Road in northern Escambia County, AL. This is about 5 miles south of Exit 83 of I-65. Thanks to Shane and Shea Cain for the video! @NWSMobile pic.twitter.com/sLhOkLL7Nu
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 20, 2024
WEATHER ALERT… Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Conecuh-AL & Escambia-AL Counties until 7:15 PM.
Alert issued by the National Weather Service MOB at 6:28 PM CDT Saturday, April 20, 2024 and is valid until 7:15 PM CDT Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning till 7PM for NW Washington County, AL. This includes Millry, Yarbo, and Chapel Hill.
Gusty winds and hail possible as a storm moves in from the west. pic.twitter.com/6G5amKmooU
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 20, 2024
Severe Thunderstorm Warning till 6:30PM for Huxford, Vocation, Goodway, Megargal, Frisco City, Excel, Repton, Range, Lenox, & Halls Crossroads.
This storm is moving northeast at 20 mph, basically right up the Monroe/Conecuh County line. Half dollar size hail is the main concern. pic.twitter.com/kiQgm3vaCN
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 20, 2024
SEVERE STORM NEAR MT. VERNON… Half dollar size hail will be possible near Mount Vernon and U.S. Highway 43 in northern Mobile County shortly as a severe storm moves east. We encourage no travel on US43 from near the AM/NS Calvert plant southward to the Bucks community.
STRONG STORM NEAR POARCH… Loud storms are also happening just north of Atmore in western Escambia County, Alabama near Poarch. These storms are moving northeast toward Huxford, McCullough, Wallace, Vocation, Barnett Crossroads, and Kelley State Park. These storms are capable of producing penny-sized hail and gusty winds up to 50 mph.
STRONG STORM NEAR WING… Storms are also happening near the Alabama-Florida state line near Wing, AL and Good Hope, FL in northern Okaloosa County. These storms will basically move east right along the state line toward Laurel Hill, Lockhart, and Florala over the next 30-45 minutes.
If you are close enough to a storm to be able to hear thunder, get inside! More storms will likely develop over the next several hours.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning till 6PM for NW corner of Mobile County, AL. This includes Mt. Vernon, Chastang, Bucks, and Movico. Half dollar size hail is the concern, particularly near US43 shortly.
No driving between Calvert and Axis on US43 for the next 30 minutes or so. pic.twitter.com/gIp3WzAKoa
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 20, 2024
SCATTERED STORMS PUSHING EAST… Heavy downpours of rain are happening near Citronelle, Mt. Vernon, Poarch, Little Rock, Atmore, Escambia Farms, and Georgiana as of 5:10PM.
Widespread severe storms are not expected but some of the storms may ramp up and produce gusty winds and small hail.
Scattered thunderstorms continue to pop up across the region this evening. Heavy rain is happening near Citronelle, Atmore, Poarch, Munson, McKenzie, Wawbeek, and Georgiana.
Be ready for scattered downpours over the next several hours! ⛈️ pic.twitter.com/sKVBqRUWh8
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 20, 2024
Isolated showers and thunderstorms continue to drift east this afternoon near Georgiana, McKenzie, Oaky Streak, Luverne, McDavid, Berrydale, Munson, Deer Park, Leakesville (MS), and Beaumont (MS).
More widely scattered storms are likely to pop up over the next few hours. pic.twitter.com/LlICFOICJi
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 20, 2024
An isolated thunderstorm has developed in central Mobile County, AL near Semmes. This storm is moving toward the University of Mobile campus, Saraland, and Satsuma. pic.twitter.com/j6K1cCptoB
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) April 20, 2024
