The Friday morning web video is ready for viewing:
http://beta.abc3340.com/weather/video.hrb
The models have changed the solution again for early next week, and once again they seem to be pointing to a significant severe weather for Alabama early next week. That is the main issue we will deal with this morning.
COMING ATTRACTIONS:
WEEKEND: It will be very nice to see the sun today as temperatures go into the 60s. A front will pass through tomorrow evening, which could produce a few showers, but we still think much of the day will be dry. On Sunday, it looks like the best chance of showers will be over the southern half of the state with the surface front stalled near U.S. 80. We could very well go into the low 70s on Sunday as there is no cold air behind the front.
SEVERE WEATHER THREAT: The 00Z and 06Z GFS runs have shifted everything northward for the system early next week. The lastest run in hand has the surface low moving from near Oklahoma City, to a point north of Memphis, and then on to the Atlantic coast east of Long Island. This would put most all of Alabama in the warm sector, and with a strong negative tilt trough involved we will have the potential for a significant outbreak of severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. At this time it looks like the best chance of severe storms will come from about 6:00 Monday evening through noon Tuesday.
That timing could change, of course, so be sure and check for updates this weekend. Now is the time to review your severe weather plan at your home and business. Be sure your NOAA Weather Radio is working and know where you are going in the event we do have a big outbreak.
REST OF SPRING BREAK WEEK: We will forecast gradual clearing on Wednesday, with a very nice day on Thursday. Temperatures on both days should be in the 60s, with low 70s possible on Thursday.
EASTER WEEKEND STORM: We have to get through the system early in the week first, but the medium range models show another significant storm system affecting Alabama over the Easter weekend. Could be another setup for severe storms and heavy rain...
And, the GFS advertises yet another big system around April 1.
Looks like our weather will be very active and stormy from time to time for the next few weeks, which is exactly what we expect this time of the year. Once again, the best thing you can do is to be informed. If you are reading this blog, I am preaching to the choir, but we do want you to pay attention to our updates over the weekend as we get closer to the first storm system...
Headed off to Greystone Elementary a little later today to help them kick off their read-a-thon. Bet those kids will be wound up on the last day before spring break!
http://beta.abc3340.com/weather/video.hrb
The models have changed the solution again for early next week, and once again they seem to be pointing to a significant severe weather for Alabama early next week. That is the main issue we will deal with this morning.
COMING ATTRACTIONS:
WEEKEND: It will be very nice to see the sun today as temperatures go into the 60s. A front will pass through tomorrow evening, which could produce a few showers, but we still think much of the day will be dry. On Sunday, it looks like the best chance of showers will be over the southern half of the state with the surface front stalled near U.S. 80. We could very well go into the low 70s on Sunday as there is no cold air behind the front.
SEVERE WEATHER THREAT: The 00Z and 06Z GFS runs have shifted everything northward for the system early next week. The lastest run in hand has the surface low moving from near Oklahoma City, to a point north of Memphis, and then on to the Atlantic coast east of Long Island. This would put most all of Alabama in the warm sector, and with a strong negative tilt trough involved we will have the potential for a significant outbreak of severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. At this time it looks like the best chance of severe storms will come from about 6:00 Monday evening through noon Tuesday.
That timing could change, of course, so be sure and check for updates this weekend. Now is the time to review your severe weather plan at your home and business. Be sure your NOAA Weather Radio is working and know where you are going in the event we do have a big outbreak.
REST OF SPRING BREAK WEEK: We will forecast gradual clearing on Wednesday, with a very nice day on Thursday. Temperatures on both days should be in the 60s, with low 70s possible on Thursday.
EASTER WEEKEND STORM: We have to get through the system early in the week first, but the medium range models show another significant storm system affecting Alabama over the Easter weekend. Could be another setup for severe storms and heavy rain...
And, the GFS advertises yet another big system around April 1.
Looks like our weather will be very active and stormy from time to time for the next few weeks, which is exactly what we expect this time of the year. Once again, the best thing you can do is to be informed. If you are reading this blog, I am preaching to the choir, but we do want you to pay attention to our updates over the weekend as we get closer to the first storm system...
Headed off to Greystone Elementary a little later today to help them kick off their read-a-thon. Bet those kids will be wound up on the last day before spring break!
on March 18, 2005, 9:59 am
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