The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK has placed much of West and SW Alabama under a "Slight Risk" of Severe Weather today. As of right now, the best timing of severe weather will be from noon through 8pm this evening, with 4pm or later being the greatest chance. A Northwesterly Flow in place has us set up for some rather active weather over the next couple of days, as the SPC has also placed us under Slight Risk for Tomorrow as well. That could change, but we'll have to wait until today's storms clear out.
CURRENT OBSERVATIONS (AS OF 1009)
TEMP: 85*F
MOSTLY CLOUDY, HUMID.
WINDS: CALM
DEWPOINT: 71*
A GROUP OF SHOWERS/STORMS ARE CURRENTLY MAKING THEIR WAY SOUTHEASTWARD FROM FAYETTE AND REFORM/MILLPORT. LIGHTNING HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THESE STORMS; HOWEVER, NEITHER STORM BARES ANY FORM OF WARNING OR ADVISORY. THESE STORMS ARE THE FIRST ROUND, WHILE MORE ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP LATER IN THE DAY. THE MAIN THREAT FOR SEVERE WEATHER THIS AFTERNOON WILL BE DAMAGING WINDS. WE CANNOT RULE OUT THE SLIGHTEST CHANCE OF A TORNADO; HOWEVER, ODDS ARE NOT GREAT FOR TORNADIC SUPERCELLS. MAKE SURE THAT YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO WEATHER INFORMATION THROUGHOUT THE DAY, EVEN IF YOU LOSE POWER. IF A STORM DEVELOPS NEAR YOU, REMAIN INDOORS UNTIL THE STORM PASSES. LIGHTNING KILLS.
We will be monitoring the weather throughout the day today, and will be bringing you updates on our Twitter as information becomes available. Again, not a big time severe weather day, but definitely worth paying attention to. If you happen to get any cool pictures or video, please feel free to Tweet them to us, tag us on Facebook, or email us at bamauams@gmail.com!
Stay safe!
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