DRY THROUGH TOMORROW: Temperatures across Alabama early this morning range from 34 degrees at Birmingham to 61 degrees at Gulf Shores. The sky is clear; expect sunshine in full supply today with afternoon highs mostly in the 60s. The weather stays dry tomorrow with a high in the 64-74 degree range.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Most of the day Saturday will be dry, but clouds will increase during the day as temperatures rise into the upper 60s and 70s. Widespread rain will push into the state late Saturday night and Sunday; rain amounts will around one inch for most places.
While a rumble of thunder is possible, the air will be relatively stable over most of Alabama and severe storms are not expected at this point. We note the potential for a few strong storms along the Gulf Coast early Sunday morning where some surface based instability will be available.
NEXT WEEK: For now most of the week looks rain-free with relatively warm afternoons for February; highs will be in the 70s statewide by mid-week. A few spots across South Alabama could very well touch the 80 degree mark. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1899: The bitter cold outbreak of February 1899 continued across the southern Plains, Texas, and the Deep South. The mercury dipped to 8 degrees below zero at Fort Worth, Texas, and 22 degrees below zero at Kansas City, Missouri. Nebraska’s temperature at Camp Clarke plunged to 47 degrees below zero to establish a state record. The all-time record low for Oklahoma City was set when the temperature fell to a frigid 17 degrees below zero, breaking the previous record low of 12 below zero, set on the previous day. Birmingham’s low was 5 degrees, the all time record low (-10) for the city would come the next day.
ON THIS DATE IN 1945: A devastating tornado outbreak occurred across the Deep South… the storms killed 45 people and injured 427 others. The outbreak included a devastating tornado that struck Montgomery, killing 26 people. This is the deadliest tornado to ever impact the city of Montgomery. The strongest tornado of the day (estimated F4) struck near York and Livingston (Sumter County), killing 11 people. Another tornado killed one person at Stanton in Chilton County.
ON THIS DATE IN 1958: Snow blanketed northern Florida, with Tallahassee reporting a record 2.8 inches. A ship in the Gulf of America, 25 miles south of Fort Morgan reported zero visibility in heavy snow on the afternoon of the 12th.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
