Alabama Weather Advisories

Patchy Dense Fog has developed across portions of northern Alabama and southern Middle Tennessee early this morning, with visibilities dropping to between one-half of a mile and one mile in a few locations. Motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution, as visibilities will vary significantly given the patchy nature of the fog. Use low beams, reduce driving speed, and allow for plenty of room between you and other cars. The fog should burn off between 8-9 AM CDT.

At 1014 PM EDT/914 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles west of Donalsonville, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Malone, Greenwood, Bascom, Steam Mill, Crosby, Lovedale, Haynes, Riverturn, Two Egg, Hornsville, Chattahoochee SP, Lucy, and Buena Vista.

At 714 PM EDT/614 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Donalsonville, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Colquitt, Bainbridge, Donalsonville, Blakely, West Bainbridge, Centerville, Gordon, Iron City, Climax, Damascus, Brinson, Jakin, Hanover, Saffold, Ausmac, Babcock, Little Hope, Mayhaw, Decatur Co A/P, and Rock Hill.

At 629 PM EDT/529 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Columbia, or 12 miles northwest of Donalsonville, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Colquitt, Bainbridge, Donalsonville, Blakely, Columbia, Whigham, West Bainbridge, Centerville, Gordon, Iron City, Climax, Damascus, Brinson, Jakin, Haleburg, Rock Hill, Harrells Still, Donaldsonville A/P, Nickleville, and Bellview.

At 458 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles east of Citronelle, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Citronelle, Gulfcrest, Mount Vernon, Calvert, and Movico.

* WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. * WHERE...A portion of west central Alabama. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

At 432 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Huntland, or 15 miles southwest of Winchester, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Winchester, Huntland, Francisco, Beans Creek, Jericho, Maxwell, and Belvidere.

At 431 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tanner, or 7 miles north of Decatur, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Frequent lightning, wind gusts in excess of 30 mph, and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Athens, Moulton, Redstone Arsenal, Trinity, Courtland, Harvest, and Tanner.

At 402 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Huntland, or 14 miles northeast of Moores Mill, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Winchester, Moores Mill, Meridianville, Hazel Green, Decherd, Cowan, Huntland, Sewanee, New Market, and Tims Ford Lake.

* WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and Panhandle Florida, and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend Florida, and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama... Paint Rock River near Woodville affecting Marshall, Jackson and Madison Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Paint Rock River near Woodville. * WHEN...From this evening to just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters affect mostly bottomland along the river...including low lying farm and pasturelands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet on 03/02/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Patchy Dense Fog has developed across portions of northeast Alabama, with visibilities dropping to 1/4 mile or less in isolated areas. Motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution, as visibilities will vary significantly given the patchy nature of the fog. Use low beams, reduce driving speed, and allow for plenty of room between you and other cars. The fog should begin to burn off by around 9 AM. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, or a favorite local media outlet, for further statements or updates from the National Weather Service in Huntsville.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Butler and Crenshaw Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, and Russell Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida, and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT /9 AM EDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.