VIDEO ABOVE: Latest forecasts from WVTM 13 meteorologists A high-impact weather event is unfolding across the South Monday night into Tuesday morning. Rain and winds will increase throughout the night until mid-morning Tuesday. The worst of the winds in the Birmingham area will be over by 9 a.m., but we can still expect wind gusts over 25 to 30 mph most of the day. The rain will end by noon, but will be followed by additional light showers, drizzle and some snow flurries over northern Alabama through Tuesday night. WVTM 13 meteorologists have declared Tuesday a Wake Day due to the effects of damaging wind gusts and the potential for severe storms. >> WVTM 13 ON-THE-GO: Download our app for free >> BEFORE THE STORM: How to prepare for storms KEY THREATS Here is the general forecast for Monday and Tuesday night: Precipitation: Most of north and central Alabama will get between 2 and 3 inches of rain Until Tuesday afternoon. Heavier bands are possible in the southern half of the state, and that could mean up to 4 inches in spots. Wind Gusts: A wind advisory is in effect until 6pm Tuesday for sustained winds between 15 and 25 mph and gusts over 40 mph. Short-range model guidance indicates isolated instances of winds of 60 mph or higher mainly on higher ridgetops (generally above 900 feet above sea level) >> Check your area: WVTM 13 Live Doppler Radar Severe threat: identifies center Storm Forecast High Threat Severe weather threat from the Gulf Coast northward to near U.S. Highway 80 (Demopolis, Selma and Montgomery areas) tonight through Tuesday morning. Tornadoes, damaging thunderstorm winds, and flash flooding are possible. >> During severe weather: 5 ways to stay safe It's getting cold again behind this powerful storm Tuesday afternoon and evening. The highest temperature of the day occurs in the morning, and gets cooler during the afternoon: dropping from the mid-50s at noon to the mid-40s at sunset on Tuesday. >> Share with us: Upload your photos and videos via uLocal After the system, it gets cold again in the middle of next week as we wait for the next system by the end of the week. The highest temperature on Tuesday occurs in the morning, and gets cooler during the afternoon: dropping from the mid-50s at noon to the mid-40s at sunset. As the weather gets colder, we expect some light rain to mix with or change with snow showers and flurries between 5pm Tuesday and 7am Wednesday. Friday is another impact day for almost all of Alabama as more heavy rain, high winds and possible severe storms touch the state. Here are some general thoughts for Friday. The closer we get to the event, the more specific we become regarding timing and point-specific threats: Timing: High wind gusts over 40 mph, heavy rain, and some severe storms are possible from about 3 a.m. to noon Friday. This schedule is subject to change, and could change significantly. Severe threat: The Storm Prediction Center identifies a risk of severe storms across much of the state including wind gusts, tornadoes and hail. The extent of this threat is uncertain at this time. Stay informed about the weather For the latest weather coverage for your area, click here. And stay up to date with alerts in the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here. For the latest weather information in Birmingham and the most accurate forecasts approved for Central Alabama, watch WVTM News 13. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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A high-impact weather event is unfolding across the South Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Rain and winds increase overnight until mid-morning Tuesday. The worst of the winds in the Birmingham area will be over by 9 a.m., but we can still expect wind gusts over 25 to 30 mph most of the day. The rain will end by noon, but additional light showers, drizzle and some snowfall will follow over northern Alabama through Tuesday night
WVTM 13 meteorologists have declared Tuesday a Wake Day due to the effects of damaging wind gusts and the potential for severe storms.
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Main threats
Below are the general forecasts for Monday and Tuesday night:
- Rainfall: Most of north and central Alabama will receive 2 to 3 inches of rain through Tuesday afternoon. Heavier bands are possible in the southern half of the state, and that could mean up to 4 inches in spots.
- wind blowing: a Wind warning In effect until 6pm Tuesday for sustained winds between 15 and 25 mph and gusts over 40 mph. Short-term model guidance indicates isolated instances of winds of 60 mph or higher mainly on higher ridgetops (generally above 900 feet above sea level)
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- Serious threat: The Storm Prediction Center identifies a significant severe weather threat from the Gulf Coast northward to near U.S. Highway 80 (Demopolis, Selma and Montgomery areas) tonight through Tuesday morning. Tornadoes, damaging thunderstorm winds, and flash flooding are possible.
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It's turning cold again behind this powerful storm Tuesday afternoon and evening. The highest temperature of the day occurs in the morning, and gets cooler during the afternoon: dropping from the mid-50s at noon to the mid-40s at sunset on Tuesday.
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After order
Then, it gets cold again in the middle of next week as we wait for the next system in line by the end of the week.
The highest temperature on Tuesday occurs in the morning, and gets cooler during the afternoon: dropping from the mid-50s at noon to the mid-40s at sunset. As temperatures drop, we expect some light rain to mix with or change with snow showers and flurries between 5pm Tuesday and 7am Wednesday.
Friday is another impactful day for almost all of Alabama, with more heavy rain, high wind gusts and possible severe storms bearing down on the state.
Here are some general thoughts for Friday. The closer we get to the event, the more specific we can become regarding the timing and threats of a particular point:
- timing: High winds over 40 mph, heavy rain and some severe storms are possible from about 3 a.m. until noon Friday. This schedule is subject to change, and could change significantly.
- Serious threat: The Storm Prediction Center identifies a risk of severe storms across much of the state, including wind gusts, tornadoes and hail. The extent of this threat is uncertain at this time.
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For the latest Birmingham weather information and the most accurate forecasts approved for Central Alabama, watch WVTM 13 News.
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