Rain, and some storms, have began to enter into West Alabama. Right now, there are no active severe warnings in the state. The strongest portion of this line of storms is currently located in Southern Mississippi, and will likely enter Alabama in the next couple of hours. There is currently a mesoscale discussion that outlines the need for a downstream tornado watch, which would cover portions of the state. The graphic for this discussion is below:
The exact timing of this watch is unknown, but we expect it to be issued within the next hour lasting throughout the evening.
There have been several severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings across the Gulf Coast states today, so it is important to be prepared for any warning that may be issued in your area. Wind is also a large concern; there have been reports of gusts up to 55 miles per hour occurring outside of thunderstorms. Make sure to secure any loose objects you may have outside. The severe threat for Alabama will continue to lessen as the day goes on, and all storms should be out of our area by around 3am.
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