WARM, DRY: This is a new day, but we have an old forecast. Mostly sunny and warm today with highs in the 80s statewide. The weather really won’t change much through Friday, although we will mention a small risk of a shower over the northwest part of the state Thursday. Some parts of Alabama could touch the 90 degree mark Friday afternoon, close to record levels for mid-April.
THE WEEKEND: While the day Saturday will be warm and dry, a cold front will bring a chance of showers to the state Saturday night and Sunday morning. No risk of severe storms, and probably no thunder. And, unfortunately rain amounts will be light, generally under a quarter of an inch. Many communities across South Alabama won’t get enough rain to measure. After a high in the 85-90 degree range Saturday, the high Sunday will drop into the 70s following the front.
NEXT WEEK: The weather will be dry through much of the week with a warming trend; afternoon temperatures return to the 80s by Wednesday. We will bring in a chance of showers Friday, and global models continue to suggest we have potential for badly needed rain over the weekend (April 25-26)… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1886: A massive tornado struck Rice, MN. The tornado killed 11 members of a bridal party, including the bride and groom. The tornado, 800 yards wide at times, cut a 20 mile path through Saint Cloud, MN killing 74 persons. The bottom of the Mississippi River was said to have been seen during the tornado’s crossing.
ON THIS DATE IN 2019: At least eleven tornadoes touched down across Alabama during the early morning hours, including an EF-1 moved through Troy. The tornado touched down in a mobile home community along Hunters Mountain Parkway, where several mobile homes sustained major damage. Around one dozen mobile homes were moved off their foundations, while several were observed to have rolled multiple times. Several of these homes were occupied, but only minor injuries were treated on scene.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
