Alabama Skies: A few severe storms possible Sunday

Published 9:13 pm Saturday, June 24, 2023

We’ll have another unique situation Sunday across most of the state. In contrast to last weekend, we’re not expecting widespread severe weather. What is possible is that just about any isolated storm that develops from Sunday morning until Sunday night could become severe quickly with strong winds, hail, and torrential rainfall. The tornado threat is low, but not zero.

The Level 2 includes northern and central Alabama and much of the southwestern corner. In this risk zone, severe storms are possible, along with hail, damaging winds, and torrential rainfall. The tornado risk is low, but not zero.  A Level 1 includes Bay Minette, Andalusia, Montgomery, and Troy. The risks in this area are the same as Level 2, but not as widespread or likely.

As expected, Tropical Storm Bret is now known as “Remnants of Bret.” Cindy has started the hard turn north, heading towards Bermuda, and is not a threat to the Gulf Coast.

North Alabama

Partly sunny with a few showers and storms possible. High near 91 with a heat index of 98. Partly cloudy overnight with a shower or storm possible. A storm could become severe.

Central Alabama

Partly sunny with showers and storms likely, mainly between 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. High of 89. More showers and storms possible in the evening and overnight with a low of 72. A storm or two could become severe.

South Alabama

Mostly sunny with a few showers and storms possible in the afternoon. High of 91. Mostly cloudy overnight with a shower or storm possible. Low of 72.

Gulf Coast

Mostly sunny with a shower or storm in the afternoon. High near 93. A few more showers or storms in the evening and overnight. Low of 74.