James Spann: Strong storms for north Alabama this evening – Alabama N…



HOT SUMMER DAY: The sky is partly to mostly sunny across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures generally in the low to mid 90s. To the north, we are watching an organized batch of severe thunderstorms over Tennessee. These will move into Alabama this evening, and the Storm Prediction Center has defined a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) of severe storms for the Tennessee Valley of north Alabama, with a marginal risk (level 1) as far south as Tuscaloosa, Pelham and Wedowee.

The main concern with the storms over north Alabama early tonight is strong straight-line winds. The storms could make it as far south as I-20, but they will be weakening by then. Most of the storms will come from 6 until 10 p.m.

REST OF THE WEEK: Some high-res models suggest potential for another batch of showers or storms Wednesday morning across the northeast counties of Alabama, but otherwise the weather will be generally hot and dry Wednesday and…