NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

OVERVIEW: 

An active weather pattern has led to several rounds of showers and thunderstorms across Central Alabama since yesterday. We are still monitoring for additional severe weather this afternoon and evening, as well as for additional flash flooding potential. We expect activity to diminish overnight and into tomorrow morning, with a bit of a break in overall weather activity tomorrow afternoon. The next chance for strong to severe thunderstorms is on Friday. However, latest forecast trends have led to a decreased confidence in severe weather potential.

CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS FORECAST: 

Threat areas were adjusted. The “Slight Risk” area was removed.

HIGHLIGHTS: 

WHERE: 

* Southwest portions of Central Alabama

WHEN: 

* Friday (1 PM – 9 PM)

THREATS: 

* Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph

* Large hail