The tornado watch now includes our eastern counties until 6am.  There is still plenty of instability across the region with temperatures in the lower 70s and dewpoints in the mid 60s.  At 11pm – Birmingham and Tuscaloosa reported temps at 70.  Jackson, MS was at 73.  Incredible for December.  The wind shear should turn more unidirectional during the overnight hours – this would make for more straight line wind damage and few tornadic storms.  Jason Kelley and I will continue to update you at the top and bottom of the hour through the overnight.

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