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AT 5:00: Here are a few frigid observations around our state:
Scrougeout (northeast of Gadsden) 25
Concord 26
Coker 28
Gadsden 28
Haleyville 28
Anniston 29
Tuscaloosa 29
Birmingham 31
Montgomery 31
Mobile 33
Mt. Cheaha 34
WARMER THIS AFTERNOON: A slow warming trend begins this afternoon; with maximum sunshine we will rise to near 60 degrees, still over ten degrees below average for late October, but about 10 degrees warmer than yesterday.
We should note tomorrow morning will be cold again; we expect most spots to be in the mid 30s, but the colder valleys will have another freeze.
TOMORROW THROUGH THE WEEKEND: Fantastic weather will sunny pleasant days and clear cold nights. By the weekend, highs will be in the 70 to 75 degree range, with morning lows in the 40s. The dry weather should linger into the first part of next week.
THE LAND OF VOODOO: The 00Z GFS continues to suggest our next rain event will come at the end of next week, around Friday November 7, with a major trough approaching from the west. If the air can become unstable, there could be some thunderstorms involved. Then, another shot of cold air moves in for the following weekend (November 8-9).
And, even deeper into voodoo country, the GFS shows a very cold pattern across the eastern half of the nation at mid-month. J.B. and Dr. Tim might be on track with their cold outlook for the winter season.
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I am headed down to Prattville this morning to speak on climate change at the Manufacture Alabama Environmental Seminar… I will be back in the office by early afternoon and the next Weather Xtreme video should be posted by 3:30. Enjoy the day!
