SUMMARY: Non-thunderstorm winds of 40-50 MPH are expected Friday morning ahead of a line of thunderstorms. The line is expected to cross the state line during the late morning hours on Friday.
HAZARDS: Non-thunderstorm winds of 40-50 MPH, with higher gusts. Severe thunderstorms are also possible with the same damaging wind gust potential and a few tornadoes. Flooding will continue to be a concern.
TIMING: For the non-thunderstorm winds- beginning around daybreak on Friday. For the severe thunderstorm potential- around 8:00 AM in NW Alabama, exiting the state around noon.
AREAS AFFECTED: For the non-thunderstorm winds- all of Coverage Zone 1 and 3 and the northern portions of Coverage Zone 2. For the severe thunderstorm potential- all of our Coverage Zones.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS: Damaging winds in and out of thunderstorms can blow around unsecured furniture, cause damage to trees resulting in power outages, and can cause damage to sidings and roofs. Flooding has been a concern over the past 24 hours and will continue until Friday evening.
DISCUSSION
Very unique setup shaping up for Friday morning. We’re looking at a very high-sheared environment and a racing line of thunderstorms Friday morning. HRRR model runs show the 50 MPH winds affecting NW AL at 8:00 AM, and the line of storms quickly following. There remains abundant uncertainty regarding the severity in the line of storms, but high confidence in the wind given the setup.
