Two Threats Sunday for the Gulf Coast: Dangerous Heat and Strong to Severe Storms

We will start quiet tomorrow, but the heat will build throughout the day. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for many western spots including Baldwin county with a Heat Advisory for the rest of the area from 11 am to 7 pm. Heat index values could reach as high as 114° by the afternoon. Isolated showers and a few storms are possible in the afternoon, but the main batch of storms will be along a cold front that will dive south through the area. The best chance for storms will be in the evening. A level 2 out of 5 threat for severe weather is in place for our northern spots, while a level 1 out of 5 is in place for the southern half of the area. The main threats are damaging wind gusts and large hail.
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