Strong Storms are Possible

Hello, I'm Meteorologist, Lauren Whisenhunt.

Gulf moisture will continue to stream northward into Central Alabama over the next couple of days. Additionally, a cool front will move across the CBS 42 viewing area late Thursday. This will kick up a line or two of strong thunderstorms. Some of the storms could become severe.

For today, expect a chance for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and into the overnight hours. Some of these storms could be strong at times with the main threats being heavy rain and gusty winds. Otherwise, expect mostly to partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 80s. However, the best chance for showers and thunderstorms will come Wednesday night into Thursday morning as a disturbance moves northward from the Gulf of Mexico. Overnight lows will be near 70 degrees.

Thursday morning, we may see a few more strong storms. The main threats will be heavy rain and gusty winds. Thursday afternoon into Thursday night a few severe storms are possible along and ahead of an approaching cold front. At this time, the main threat looks to be damaging winds along the front. However, we can't rule out the possibility for an isolated tornado. The Storm Prediction Center has our area under a slight risk for severe thunderstorms on Thursday. Stay with CBS 42 and we will keep you updated!

This front will clear us out just in time for the weekend. Right now, the weekend looks to have abundant sunshine with pleasantly warm temperatures in the low to mid 80s during the afternoon and cool readings in the low to mid 50s overnight.