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After strong storms on Tuesday, Central Alabama is expected to face a powerful storm system with high wind gusts, heavy rainfall, and a substantial threat of severe weather, including a higher chance of tornadoes. The severe weather, which develops over much of the state, will have different impacts from place to place. Following the storm, a series of cold fronts will drive Arctic air across the nation, leading to a steep temperature drop, with highs in the 30s and 40s, and rumors of potential winter storms next week have some merit.
Warnings of Severe Weather Threat for Central Alabama
Heavy rainfall and high wind gusts are expected as a powerful storm system approaches Central Alabama. The imminent storms are predicted to pose a substantial threat, including an increased chance of tornadoes. Friday is named an Alert Day, indicating a potential for life-threatening weather conditions.
Important Information for Alert Day
On Alert Day, dangerous weather is likely to develop across the state, with impacts varying from place to place. The wind is expected to gust over 40 mph between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. Friday, increasing and peaking between 50 and 70 mph by early afternoon. The risk of severe thunderstorms, including large hail, high wind gusts over 60 mph, and tornadoes, runs from around 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Central Alabama.
Main Threats and Timing
The Storm Prediction Center has outlined an “Enhanced Risk” of severe storms for part of Northwest Alabama on Friday. Therefore, whether inside the outlined area or not, it is essential to pay close attention to the weather on Friday. Areas south of Interstate 20 and east of Interstate 65 are exposed to the highest tornado threat.
Post-storm Weather Expectations
Friday’s storm is the first in a series of cold fronts driving Arctic air across the nation. Expect a steep temperature drop for Saturday and Sunday. Additionally, rumors of winter storms next week have some merit. As brutally cold air slides in Monday, enough moisture may be left for a quick round of sleet, snow, and freezing rain through Central Alabama.
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