A few storms are moving southeast this morning. These storms will move into Florala, Lockhart, Laurel Hill, Wing, Perdido Key, and NAS Pensacola shortly: pic.twitter.com/DzqBqwR7Zm
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 17, 2022

A few storms are moving southeast this morning. These storms will move into Florala, Lockhart, Laurel Hill, Wing, Perdido Key, and NAS Pensacola shortly: pic.twitter.com/DzqBqwR7Zm
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 17, 2022
DRY DAYS UPCOMING; STORMS RETURN THIS WEEKEND… Mostly sunny and dry conditions are expected this afternoon with high temperatures likely to be in the low- to mid-90s. Sunny, dry days are ahead for Wednesday and Thursday. More rain and scattered thunderstorms will be possible on Friday and into the upcoming weekend as pop-up thunderstorms return to the forecast. Fortunately, as of now, I see no signs of any organized severe weather events or legitimate tropical weather concerns. Highs will be in the 90s over the next few days with morning lows in the 60s.
TROPICS QUIET… The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season kicks off on Wednesday, June 1. No tropical storms are expected to form anytime over the next 5-7 days. We note the last several years have featured early season tropical activity in the month of May. We will see if we have a brief spin-up storm in the western Caribbean Sea or southern Gulf in a few weeks. The Global Forecast System (GFS) model has hinted at that possibility, but it certainly is more of a remote idea now. Certainly nothing to stress over or think twice about, for now.
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I will have updates posted in the RedZone Weather app as needed today. Have a nice Tuesday!
Highs will be in the low-90s on this Tuesday with sunshine likely this afternoon. Enjoy the day! π pic.twitter.com/2OwSJ9EKIS
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 17, 2022
At 6PM, an isolated storm has developed near Ollie, Excel, Frisco City, Mexia, and Monroeville… This is the first storm of the day locally. More storms may develop over the next few hours. pic.twitter.com/hutOjFtguQ
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 16, 2022
Bizarre. π https://t.co/mPBTMWkZSu
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 16, 2022
Looks like lenticular clouds this afternoon across the region. Thanks to @wild_alabama for the view from Andalusia (left) and my view (right) in Brewton. pic.twitter.com/dzq9thHHxP
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 16, 2022
We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today – Monday, May 16th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard. Anyone entering the Gulf should always use caution. Here is the morning view from Cotton Bayou Beach. @spann #alwx pic.twitter.com/6C7kNKaeHY
— City of Orange Beach (@cityorangebeach) May 16, 2022
Impressive CG lightning bolt during a downburst yesterday in Cantonment, Florida. @rzweather @WEARAllenStrum @NWSMobile @StormHour @ThePhotoHour @CloudAppSoc @spann @JimCantore @foxweather pic.twitter.com/a6mp84AGtM
— Asa Schlobohm (@SchlobohmAsa) May 16, 2022
We have reached our typical summertime temperature pattern this week with highs expected to be in the 90s. Drier days ahead after today. pic.twitter.com/imzJpBxM1y
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 16, 2022
SCATTERED STORMS TODAY; DRY, HOT DAYS AHEAD… Thunderstorms will pop up this afternoon across parts of southwest Alabama and northwest Florida. While I do not expect thunderstorms to be as numerous as what we saw yesterday, I do expect storms to be loud and proud at times. Some of the pop up storms may produce up to quarter size hail and produce gusty winds. Cloud-to-ground lightning will also be a concern. Drier, hotter days are ahead. Tuesday and Wednesday will feature high temperatures in the mid-90s. More storms are likely during the upcoming weekend. A few more Monday morning forecast notes are below.
LOUD STORMS POSSIBLE TODAY; HAIL & GUSTY WINDS POSSIBLE… I will have radar updates posted throughout the day in the RedZone Weather app as we are expecting another round of showers and thunderstorms to develop this afternoon into this evening. Keep in mind that not all communities will get wet before the end of the day, but some communities will have downpours at times. Gusty winds and hail up to quarter size will be possible.
EXPANDED, LEVEL 1 (OUT OF 5) SEVERE WEATHER RISK… The Storm Prediction Center now includes ALL of southwest Alabama and northwest Florida in their Level 1 (out of 5) marginal severe weather risk valid for today. This risk zone is driven by the potential for gusty winds and hail and NOT an elevated tornado risk.
SUNNY, DRY DAYS TUESDAY THRU FRIDAY… Hot temperatures are ahead as we get into Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs will rise into the mid-90s with heat index values approaching 100Β° in the afternoon hours. Sunshine is expected Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as a big dome of high pressure takes control of our weather pattern.
APP… If you haven’t already downloaded the RedZone Weather app, now is a great time to do that. redzoneweather.com/app is the link to the free download. Once you have the RZW app installed on your iOS or Android device, be sure to visit the Alerts tab to turn on the specific notifications you’d like to receive. All notifications are handcrafted by me. No automation and we promise not to bug you!
See all the details in your Monday #rzw forecast video. Have a great day!
Scattered storms are likely to pop up this afternoon into this evening. Not every community will have rain before the end of the day, but some will. Highs will be in the low-90s today.
Have a nice Monday! pic.twitter.com/zPxujBQsq3
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 16, 2022
Low-end, Level 1 (out of 5) severe weather risk is in place for much of Alabama and northwest Florida valid for later today. Gusty winds and hail are the concerns. No significant tornado risk on this Monday. pic.twitter.com/aX0CqCpLGO
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 16, 2022
Quarter size hail earlier today in Fairhope, AL. Not only was it hailing but there was alot of chaos as every driver in the area tried to huddle underneath the closest overhang, unfortunately being right where I was getting gas π@NWSMobile @spann @rzweather @WKRGEd @jlamberswx pic.twitter.com/ypspDg0ODv
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_wx) May 16, 2022
Goodnight, #SuperFlowerMoon! You look so pretty in pink. #SuperFlowerBloodMoon #LunarEclipse @spann @GreatSmokyNPS @rzweather @StormHour pic.twitter.com/dvahUX0PCe
— Stephen Simpson πΊπ¦ ProperGander π» (@BamaStephen) May 16, 2022
Lunar Eclipse Atmore,AL @spann @NWSMobile @rzweather @StormHour @ThomasGeboyWX @michaelwhitewx @KDanielCCI @AlanSealls @wkrgcaroline @JohnnyParker012 #alwx #lunareclipse2022 #SuperBloodMoon pic.twitter.com/JgLmnejSKD
— Ditto Gorme (@dittogorme) May 16, 2022
10:26 pm Atmore,AL #LunarEclipse pic.twitter.com/0ynBk61DDx
— Ditto Gorme (@dittogorme) May 16, 2022
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the Mobile metro, Daphne, Spanish Fort, Stapleton, Prichard, Saraland, Creola, Big Creek Lake, Wilmer till 11:30PM.
Large hail and gusty winds possible. pic.twitter.com/pacmST6BhS
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 16, 2022
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Baldwin and Mobile County in AL until 11:30pm.
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 16, 2022
Likely microburst/downburst hitting my house today. Nothing too damaging but interesting to see how fast things go from 0 to 100@NWSMobile @spann @rzweather @WKRGEd @jlamberswx pic.twitter.com/zu54oJXvqu
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_wx) May 16, 2022
10:21 pm Atmore,AL #lunareclipse2022 pic.twitter.com/fEBF6sYT4j
— Ditto Gorme (@dittogorme) May 16, 2022
Severe Thunderstorm Warning till 11PM for western Mobile County, AL. This includes Wilmer, Big Creek Lake, Gulf Crest, and Chunchula. Large hail is the concern. pic.twitter.com/XptdJNAdwL
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 16, 2022
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Mobile County in AL until 11:00pm.
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) May 16, 2022
Lunar Eclipse 10:05 pm Atmore,AL @spann @NWSMobile @rzweather @StormHour @ThomasGeboyWX @michaelwhitewx @KDanielCCI @wkrgcaroline #alwx pic.twitter.com/JWClbnvk0Y
— Ditto Gorme (@dittogorme) May 16, 2022