Alabama Skies: Cold front bringing falling temperatures, strong storms
Published 1:30 am Friday, March 17, 2023
A strong cold front making its way across Alabama today will bring plummeting temperatures for everyone, rain for most, and severe storms for a few.
A Level 1 risk for severe storms stretches from Demopolis to Auburn, including Selma, Montgomery, and Eufaula. A Level 2 risk includes Troy, Andalusia, Mobile, and Gulf Shores. Risk areas include the potential for severe storms, damaging winds, and a tornado or two and end about 6 p.m. for southern areas.
North Alabama
Showers likely with a few storms possible early. High 63. Tonight, a couple remaining showers early, then cloudy with a low of 34.
Central Alabama
Showers and a couple thunderstorms with temperatures rising to 63 in the morning, then dropping to 55 in the afternoon. A few showers tonight with a low of 37.
South Alabama
Showers and thunderstorms. A couple storms could be severe. High of 68. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms with a low of 40.
Gulf Coast
Showers and thunderstorms with a few storms possibly severe. High of 76. More rain and storms tonight with a low of 43.