Weather Authority Impact Day issued for Friday & Saturday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Heading into the end of the week and the upcoming weekend, the weather will turn active for the Tennessee Valley as multiple complexes of storms track through the region.
With the threat of severe weather and flooding, the Weather Authority has issued an Impact Day for Friday and Saturday.
At the surface, a cold front is slowly moving southeast into the area, keeping the Southeast region in a favorable environment for storm development.
A strong south-southwest wind will support a continuous flow of warm air and deep moisture into the region. The moisture-rich environment will support the threat of heavy rain and storm development.
Friday's Impact Day has been issued for the threat of strong to severe storms. A complex of storms is forecast to develop near Arkansas and then move into the area after midday. The main timeframe for the strongest storms to develop will be from 2 pm to 8 pm.
Storms that can develop will be capable of producing damaging winds over 60 mph, hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Where the heaviest rain falls, flooding will be possible.
The complex of storms will enter Northwest Alabama during the early afternoon hours on Friday. They will continue to track eastward through the area. Within the cluster of storms, isolated strong to severe storms will be possible. The storms are expected to exit Northeast Alabama by 8 pm Friday.
Saturday's Impact Day has been issued for the chance of heavy rain that will lead to a flooding threat for the area. A complex of storms is forecast to move through the area on Saturday and Saturday night. Though strong to isolated severe storms will be possible again, pockets of moderate to heavy rain will enhance the threat of flooding for the area.
Excessive rainfall will support an additional 1.00-1.50 inches of rain, with isolated higher totals closer to 2 inches by Monday. Ponding on roads, localized flash flooding, and flooding of low-lying areas will be possible.
As of Thursday evening, the cluster of storms is forecast to move into Northwest Alabama by midday Saturday. These storms will then move eastward through the area. A second batch of heavy rain and isolated storms will arrive late Saturday evening.
If you plan to spend time outdoors this weekend, make sure you stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. Downloading the Live Alert 19 App is a great way to your location and then have the alerts come right to your phone.
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Stick with The Weather Authority for continued forecast updates on the severe weather and flood threat heading into the weekend!
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