BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Heavy storms could rumble out of Mississippi and into Alabama on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, November 3 and 4. The latest European model lightning data shows storms crossing the state from west to east overnight. Rain looks likely from Tuesday night through Wednesday. A major severe weather risk is not expected at this time.
Storms Reach West Alabama by 9 P.M. Tuesday
By about 9 p.m. Tuesday, the model shows storms moving into west Alabama. Lightning activity is shown along the Mississippi state line, from near Tuscaloosa south toward Mobile. Some of the strongest activity, shown in red, appears in west-central Alabama.
Areas farther east, including Birmingham, Montgomery, and Huntsville, should still be dry at that time. The storms will be moving east through the evening. Residents in west Alabama should be ready for heavy rain and lightning after dark.
I-65 Corridor Overnight Into Wednesday
By about 3 a.m. Wednesday, the storms are shown moving across the I-65 corridor. Heavy lightning activity is shown from near Huntsville south through Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and toward Montgomery. Storms are also shown farther south toward Mobile.
That timing means many people will be asleep as the storms pass. Thunder, heavy rain, and frequent lightning could wake some residents. Keeping phone alerts turned on overnight is a good idea.
East Alabama Wednesday Morning
By about 9 a.m. Wednesday, the storms are shown moving into east Alabama. The most active area is shown from near Huntsville south toward Montgomery and the Georgia line. West Alabama, including Tuscaloosa, should be clearing out by then…