Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast across the southern half of the state Wednesday and statewide Friday through at least Sunday. Activity will be most numerous and intense during the afternoon and evening hours each day.
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has outlooked far northwestern Alabama in a Slight Risk on Friday, and I would not be surprised to see areas near and north of I-20 under at least a Marginal Risk in later updates. The northern half of Alabama is under a Sight Risk on Saturday, and there is a good chance severe weather will also be possible on Sunday.
Damaging wind gusts are the main threat. Finally, by the end of the weekend, widespread 2-4 inches of total rainfall is likely, with some spots receiving much more. Localized flooding will be possible, especially this weekend, where stronger storms occur.
