56 years. Unreal. Very clear that this year will not pan out as expected.

This tropical wave is now in the central Caribbean, and has not been strong enough to develop a circulation within the brisk trade wind flow. Its next opportunity will be when trade winds slow again in the western Caribbean while the wave approaches the Yucatan Peninsula or

Spotty storms are developing in the Noon hour and drifting west. Rain is likely shortly near Boykin, Milton, Navarre, Midway, East Brewton, and Riverview. More scattered downpours are likely to pop up over the next several hours.

Spotty storms continue to develop and move west across the region. Heavy rain and storms near Pace and Milton will move into Pensacola shortly. Storms near Appleton, Peterman, Opp, and Yellow Bluff are also moving west.

Scattered thunderstorms continue to drift westward across the region. Beneficial rain for many communities across our region today!

Destin this evening. #Flwx James Spann Spinks Megginson Chris Smith NWS Mobile

Heavy rain and storms are moving west near East Brewton, Keego, Jay, Whitfield, Citronelle, Milton, Monroeville, Peterman, Tunnel Springs, and Beatrice. More storms are likely to develop over the next several hours.

Mostly cloudy skies are expected across south Alabama and northwest Florida on this Wednesday. High temperatures will be in the upper-80s. Rain chances will spike tonight into Thursday. Good, beneficial rain on the way!

Higher rain totals will happen closer to the immediate coast over the next few days. Rain amounts farther inland will stack up to the 1 to 2 inch range. High temps in the low-80s tomorrow and Friday!

We are flying single red 🚩 and purple flags in Orange Beach today - Wednesday, Sept. 4th. Single Red Flags represent High Hazard with Moderate Surf/Strong Currents. Purple Flags are for Jellyfish. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore. 🎥: Romar Beach. James Spann #alwx

🚩 RED FLAGS are flying along coastal Alabama beaches this morning. 🏊 Knee deep is too deep. For your safety, STAY OUT OF THE GULF WATERS!

Spotty showers and light rain continue to develop across the region on this Wednesday afternoon. No severe weather issues are expected today but occasional rain and storms are possible.

An additional 2-4 inches of rainfall, with isolated higher amounts, is likely along the northern Gulf Coast through the end of the week. This is likely to lead to flash and urban flooding concerns along the I-10 corridor. #TurnAroundDontDrown

The tropics are “active” in that there are four areas where tropical storms COULD develop in the days ahead. Here’s the kicker though… All four areas are low-end probabilities! No imminent tropical threats to Alabama or Florida!

Rain and occasional thunderstorms will be possible throughout the day. Rain chances will rise overnight into Friday. Be ready for scattered downpours today and numerous downpours overnight into Friday!

Stunning rainbow over Hurlburt Field this morning! That means it should be a good day right? NWS Mobile Spinks Megginson James Spann #StormHour Adam #wxtwitter #flwx

High rain chances are in store over the next 48 hours or so. High temperatures will consistently be in the 80s over the next several days.

We are flying single red 🚩 and purple flags in Orange Beach today - Thursday, Sept. 5th. Single Red Flags represent High Hazard with Strong Surf/Currents. Purple are for Jellyfish. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore. 🎥: City Beach Access at CoastAL. James Spann #alwx

“Active,” but totally not active! No imminent tropical threats for Alabama or northwest Florida over the next 5 days.

Light rain is happening near the Alabama beaches this evening. Rain coverage will gradually increase across the region overnight into Friday.