THIS AFTERNOON: While most of North Alabama is generally overcast this afternoon, some sun is in the mix over the southern counties where temperatures are in the low 70s. Clouds thicken statewide tonight, and showers could begin to form after midnight.
We will bring in a chance showers tomorrow as moisture levels rise, and a surface front approaches from the north. Some thunder is possible late in the day and tomorrow night, but we are not expecting any severe storms with limited instability and weak dynamics. Then, on Friday, the chance of rain shifts into the southern half of the state as the front moves slowly southward.
Rain amounts for most of the state will be in the 1/2 to 1 inch range.
THE WEEKEND: Alabama’s weekend is looking dry and mild. We expect a partly to mostly sunny sky both days with afternoon highs in the 72-80 degree range.
The overall pattern continues to look quiet for much of next week; an upper high over Florida will keep much of the Deep South dry and warm with highs in the 70s and low 80s. Most of the big rain producers will stay to the north and west… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1934: An outbreak of six tornadoes killed nineteen in Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. Clay County was hard hit; an estimated F4 tornado damaged or destroyed 90 homes, many in the Shady Grove community southwest of Millerville. Three deaths occurred in two homes and one preacher was killed during a church service that Sunday evening. Another tornado tore through Shelby County, killing one person at Calera. In Lauderdale County, Mississippi, one home was picked up, thrown 400 feet, and blown to bits. Six family members were killed in the house.
ON THIS DATE IN 2015: Alabamians experienced one of the largest snow storms on record as over one foot of snow was unofficially measured along the Highway 278 corridor in Marion County. Snow totals of ranged from 1-2 inches near Interstate 20 to 8-12 inches further north to the Tennessee state line. The highest unofficial measurement came from Guin with 12.7 inches.
Look for the next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…
