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National Weather Service Birmingham. Decision Support Services Weekly Webinar July 14, 2014. Jody Aaron Meteorologist. Weather Highlights This Week. Cold front moves through Overnight/Tuesday. Another round of showers and storms Friday through the first of next week.
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National Weather Service Birmingham Decision Support Services Weekly Webinar July 14, 2014 Jody Aaron Meteorologist
Weather Highlights This Week • Cold front moves through Overnight/Tuesday. • Another round of showers and storms Friday through the first of next week. • There is a small chance for severe thunderstorms north of I-20 as early as 8 pm tonight in the far northeast, but probably closer to the Midnight time period. Strong storms possible south of this area. • High Temps drop due to clouds and rain for Tuesday. They remain on the below normal side through next weekend.
Surface Forecast Front @ 1 AM Tuesday
Surface Forecast Front @ 7 AM Tuesday
Tonight Isolated Damaging Winds and Locally Heavy Rain Possible. MOTION A Pre-Frontal Trough approaches during the evening hours. ISOLATED 20% @NWSBirmingham US National Weather Service Birmingham
Tuesday Morning Cold Front at 7 AM Storm Intensity Weakening @NWSBirmingham US National Weather Service Birmingham
Tuesday Afternoon A few Strong Storms Possible as the areas south of the front heat up. Cold Front at 6 PM @NWSBirmingham US National Weather Service Birmingham
3 Day Expected Rainfall • Generally 3/4 to 2 inches with the front • A few nuisance ponding areas possible early Tuesday morning
Cool Weather Later This Week Wednesday Morning Thursday Morning
7 Day Expected Rainfall • Generally 2 to 4 inches • Widespread flooding should not be an issue • A few nuisance ponding areas possible in heaviest activity Friday through next week.
Summary for Central Alabama • Timing: As early as 8 pm Tonight far northwest. • Location: Generally near and north of I-20 • Confidence: Low for now. • Impacts: • Damaging straight-line winds of 60+ mph • Heavy rain in thunderstorms • Frequent lightning • Record Lows possible Thursday morning • Possible Beneficial rain through next week.
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