PLEASANT DAY: Temperatures are generally in the 70s across Alabama this afternoon with a partly to mostly sunny sky. No rain on radar… tonight will be mostly fair with lows in the 40s and 50s.
CALM DAYS: The dry pattern will hold across Alabama through weekend. A few small, isolated showers are possible across South Alabama tomorrow afternoon, and we will mention some risk of scattered showers across the Tennessee Valley Friday evening ahead of a cold front, otherwise most places will remain rain-free.
Highs will be mostly in the 70s today and tomorrow, then back in the 80s Thursday and Friday. Another front arrives Friday night with cooler air to follow for the weekend; highs Saturday and Sunday will be in the 68-76 degree range across Alabama.
New global model data suggests much of next week will be dry as well with highs in the upper 70s and 80s… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1975: An F3 tornado struck the northern part of Atlanta, earning the nickname “Governor’s Tornado” for severely damaging the Georgia Governor’s Mansion. The tornado carved a 14.8-mile path through Fulton County, starting in West Atlanta and moving northeast at about 50 mph before lifting near Brookhaven. It caused 3 deaths, 152 injuries, and $56.5 million in damage, displacing 550 families. George Busbee was Georgia’s governor at the time; he and his family sheltered inside the mansion as the storm blew off its roof and toppled front columns, but no one there was hurt.
ON THIS DATE IN 1984: An F3 tornado tore through southern Clarke County, impacting parts of the town of Jackson. The tornado destroyed or heavily damaged a large portion of a school building and several homes and businesses, with at least 40 structures reported damaged or destroyed. It also caused widespread tree damage, downed power lines, and tossed or destroyed multiple vehicles. Several people were injured.
Look for the next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…
