Severe storms are possible Wednesday night, with the relatively highest chances west of Interstate 65. Isolated tornadoes and damaging winds up to 60 mph will be possible.
Morning temperatures are very cold with wind chills dropping to near 20 degrees in some locations. Temperatures will still climb through the afternoon with highs topping 50 degrees area wide.
If you have any evening plans, make sure you grab a warm coat. Temperatures will likely cool into the upper 30s by 7-8 p.m. with a mostly clear sky and light winds.
The widespread and heavier rain will continue Thursday afternoon and evening with up to two inches of rain possible over a 12-hour period, which could produce some localized flooding.
Severe storms are possible late Tuesday night through early Wednesday morning across the southern portions of Central Alabama. Damaging winds and tornadoes are the main threats.
The National Weather Service’s survey teams have confirmed 13 tornadoes of various strengths that swept across Alabama on Jan. 12, killing seven people, injuring dozens of others and causing widespread property destruction across multiple counties.
There is a chance for sprinkles and flurries that will carry into the evening before 11pm. Roads are likely to be too warm for the moisture to ice over but please be mindful that bridges do freeze faster.
With temperatures forecasted to fall below freezing, the City of Birmingham is opening a warming station to the public Friday, Jan. 13 and Saturday, Jan. 14.
The city of Selma took a direct hit after a significant, long-track tornado crossed central Alabama Thursday, causing devastation across multiple counties as it made its way east.
Chief Executive Officer of the Lawrence County Medical Center, Dean Griffin, confirmed the medical center had some windows break and significant roof damage.
A line of storms in advance of a cold front will march east across the state, and some storms along the line may grow severe, with the risk of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.
Strong to severe storms are possible Thursday afternoon as a cold front moves through the area. The main concern will be damaging winds, though a tornado or two cannot be ruled out.
An area of high pressure responsible for our clear, cool beginning for the weekend will move east today bringing more warm air into the region with afternoon highs in the 65-70 degree range.
Despite the lingering breeze, under a mostly clear sky, temperatures will fall to near freezing on Friday morning, so a First Alert for a cold start when you walk out the door.
The weather will remain much calmer across our area tonight as a seasonal January pattern becomes established over the state. Temperatures will tumble into the low 40s overnight, with some upper 30s possible to the far north in the morning.
Storms that continue to develop today could produce damaging wind gusts up to 60-70 mph, a few tornadoes, and large hail. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings until 7 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Due to the threat of potentially severe weather in Central Alabama, some school systems have announced early dismissals and closings for Tuesday, Jan. 3.
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