Impact Day Tuesday: Threat of strong winds & severe storms
The team has issued an Impact Day for Tuesday due to the threat of damaging winds and storms.
The Weather Authority implements new Impact Day during Severe Weather Awareness Week
Impact Days are issued for any impactful weather which could range from extreme heat and extreme cold to organized severe storms and tornadoes. We won't hype the forecast but rather inform you about days when the weather will impact your day-to-day.
The Impact Day was issued due to the threat of strong to severe storm development along a cold front. Along with the threat of storms, strong winds with gusts of 40-50 mph will be possible outside of any storms that develop.
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When strong cold fronts form, it leads to tight pressure gradients. The tighter the pressure gradient, the stronger the winds are here at the surface.
Isolated rain showers will be possible early Tuesday morning but the greatest threat of storms for the area will arrive by the evening.
At this vantage point, a line of rain with embedded storms will enter Northwest Alabama around 4 p.m. just in time for the evening commute. This line will then track eastward through the area reaching the Huntsville metro by 7 p.m. Storms will move out of Northeast Alabama between 10 and 11 p.m.
It's important to note that the timing is subject to change as we continue to analyze model data ahead of the event.
There's already a risk outlook from the Storm Prediction Center, highlighting the threat. The SPC has highlighted a higher risk west of the area along the Mississippi River where the environment is more supportive for severe storms.
Storms that can develop will be capable of producing damaging winds over 60 mph. heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and even a tornado. The tornado threat is present because of high values of wind shear, or rotation in the winds.
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Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts ahead of this event. Downloading the LiveAlert 19 App is a great way to get alerts sent right to your phone.
Stick with The Weather Authority for the latest on Tuesday's storm threat!
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