FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE  – HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

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The remnants of Harvey will approach Alabama today and is expected to bring a threat for brief tornadoes to the forecast area.

The threat could begin as early as 12:00 noon and continue until 10:00 PM. The best chance for brief tornadoes should generally be along and northwest of a line from Demopolis to Clanton to Wedowee, though a brief tornado cannot be ruled out farther south and east.

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 69. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 15 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Labor Day

Sunny, with a high near 86.