Strong thunderstorms continue across southwest Alabama
Southwest Alabama is currently experiencing intense thunderstorm activity, concentrated from Choctaw and Marengo Counties southeast through northern Clarke and Washington Counties. The most severe storm at the moment is situated near Frankville, in northern Washington County, where radar imagery highlights a high risk of damaging wind gusts and possibly hail.
These storms are part of a slow-moving system associated with a remnant mesoscale convective vortex (MCV). This cluster is drifting eastward across the central Gulf Coast, gradually organizing into a more cohesive line. Although no official warnings are currently in effect, significant weather advisories are active for the strongest cells.
Storm Prediction Center closely monitoring the area
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a mesoscale discussion, indicating a 60% probability of a Severe Thunderstorm Watch being issued soon. The atmosphere remains moderately unstable, supported by ample low-level moisture, which may lead to further intensification of storms as they track east-southeast.
As radar trends show, individual storm cells are starting to merge into a more organized cluster, which could result in broader damaging wind threats. While hail is less widespread, discrete stronger storms may still generate pockets of hail activity.
Central Alabama seeing a temporary lull
Earlier today, storms swept across central Alabama and have since shifted into Georgia, temporarily easing the severe threat for areas east of I-65. However, forecasters expect new storms to develop later tonight, especially between 7 PM and 10 PM, mainly west of I-65.
With already saturated soils and recent flooding incidents, heavy rainfall tonight could easily trigger flash flooding, particularly in urban zones and low-lying rural locations. A Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of central Alabama until at least 1 AM.
Dense fog risk late tonight into early Wednesday
Later tonight, partial clearing could lead to the formation of dense fog, especially in northern counties bordering Tennessee. Should clouds clear out more rapidly than projected, the combination of light winds and moist ground may result in significantly reduced visibility by early Wednesday morning.
Tomorrow is expected to bring a brief drying period, but the broader weather pattern remains highly unsettled, with elevated rain chances persisting throughout the week.
