Convective showers have formed over western Alabama this afternoon as colder air aloft moves over the state.
Sunshine broke out across much of the state for a short period as drier air aloft moved across. This allowed temperatures to rise into the lower and middle 50s.
But clouds have quickly filled back in.
Radar shows showers over Greene, Pickens and Tuscaloosa Counties. To the north, a batch of showers was over northern Lamar, much of Marion, northern Fayette, eastern Franklin and western Winston and Walker Counties.
The activity is quickly moving northeast.
To the west, showers are widespread over eastern Arkansas, western Tennessee and northern Mississippi.
As additional cold air aloft rotates into Alabama, the precipitation will change over to a rain/snow mix and eventually all snow this evening.
No significant accumulations are expected with surface temps staying above freezing until Monday night. But we will likely eventually see some accumulations on grassy surfaces.
Wind advisories are in effect for much of Central Alabama until this evening. Winds are averaging 12-18 mph with some gusts over 20 mph.
Pressures are very low acorss Central Alabama. Check your barometer. They are reading in the 29.40 to 29.50 range.
