Clouds are hanging tough across North and North Central Alabama this morning, especially north of I-20. They are the wraparound cold air stratocumulus clouds that we see in the cold air advection pattern following a frontal passage. They should be mostly gone by mid-morning, although Northeast sections could have to wait until a little later in the day.
Everyone was in the 40s this morning across North Alabama, except for the Cullman Airport location, which fell to 39. It was 42 at the Birmingham Airport. Tuscaloosa and Montgomery, which cleared more quickly, saw readings drop into the upper 30s.Â
Northerly winds will continue to transport in cool air today, and temperatures will struggle to make it very far into the 60s at most locations. We are forecasting an average high of 61 today.Â
Under clear skies and with light winds tonight, temperatures will drop into the middle 30s on average, with a little frost possible, especially in the normally colder locations.Â
We still have not officially had a freeze at the Birmingham Airport, and while one is possible tonight, it is not likely. 33 on November 3rd is our coldest so far.
Still concerned about the possibility of severe weather on Wednesday. This is a dynamic weather system with very strong wind fields. It now appears that will be at its peak during the day on Wednesday, which of course coincides with max heating and better instability, so this is a situation that you will want to monitor.
Brian Peters will be along with his take on the situation shortly and we will hear what he has to say.Â
