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2 days ago
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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. LOOKING FOR THE EXTENDED FORECAST? Click here to learn how to download the Live Alert 19 app Stick with The Weather Authority for continued forecast updates on the severe weather and flood threat heading into the weekend! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
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Impact Day Tuesday: Threat of strong winds & severe storms
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Weather Authority has been monitoring the fire threat throughout the weekend, but heading into next week, all eyes turn on a severe weather threat. 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. Alabama Forestry Commission continues Wildfire Advisory into Sunday 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. LOOKING FOR THE EXTENDED FORECAST? Click here to learn how to download the Live Alert 19 app 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! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
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Areal Flood Warnings issued for the area
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — As moderate to heavy rain bands continue to push into the Tennessee Valley, the threat of flooding will continue. The Weather Authority Impact Day will go into effect Wednesday as there will be an enhanced risk of flooding in the area. An Areal Flood Warning has been issued for areas along and west of I-65 through 9 p.m. Tuesday. Counties included in the warning are Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, western Limestone, & western Morgan counties. Florence/Lauderdale EMA announces roads closed for flooding A second warning has been issued for eastern Limestone, Franklin (TN), Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, & Moore counties until 9 p.m. Low-lying areas and roadways may have water overflowing them or may be impassable. Many roads in Lauderdale County specifically are closed until the water recedes. Areas east of I-65 are beginning to see flooding in low-lying areas and water flowing over roadways, especially in Jackson County. In the past 24 hours, some areas have recorded between 0.75 to over 2.50 inches of rain. Rain is forecast to continue to fall overnight through Wednesday. This will increase the threat of flooding in the area and possibly lead to more flood alerts. With more warnings possible on Wednesday, it's important to have multiple ways to receive alerts. Downloading the Live Alert 19 App will allow you to have alerts sent right to your phone, plus you'll have the radar right at your fingertips. With the threat of flooding, it's important to remember your flood safety tips. Never drive through a flooded roadway, turn around, and find an alternate route. If you live in an area that is prone to flooding be prepared to evacuate and move to higher ground if needed. Continue to monitor the forecast and stick with The Weather Authority for the latest on the flood threat. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Preparing ahead of storms
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Severe storms capable of producing tornadoes are common for us here in Alabama. When severe weather threatens the area you can always count on The Weather Authority to keep you safe and informed. The Weather Authority implements new Impact Day during Severe Weather Awareness Week In Alabama, tornadoes can form at any time of year but are most common during the spring and fall seasons. During that season the storm systems that move through the region are the strongest and the temperature difference is the greatest. Ahead of a severe weather event that could produce a tornado, The Weather Authority will update you days in advance on the latest model trends. They will continue to update you on the days leading up to the event and the main impacts storms could pose to the area. Severe Weather Awareness Week: Dangers of lightning It's important to prepare ahead for an anticipated weather event to keep you and your family safe. The first step to do this would be putting together a severe weather kit supplied with batteries, a first aid kit, flashlights, water, food, and blankets. You also want to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts like the Live Alert 19 App or purchasing a NOAA Weather Radio. If a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning is issued for your area it's important to move inside a sturdy building and away from windows. Severe Weather Awareness Week: Dangers of severe storms If you are outdoors, in a vehicle, or live in a mobile home you need to find the nearest building or community shelter to ride out the storm. If you are inside your home it's important to move towards the interior part of your home and away from windows, at the lowest level of your home. The basement, closet, bathroom, pantry, laundry room, or bedroom are some safe places where you can seek shelter. The moment a tornado warning is issued for any county in our viewing area, the Weather Authority will begin broadcasting live on TV, stream on our website, social media and our radio partners. Above is a list of our radio partners in North Alabama in Southern Middle Tennessee. The Weather Authority will remain on air providing you with the latest information on where the tornado-warned storm is and where it will be heading until that threat has come to an end. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
