SPRINKLES: A disturbance approaching Alabama from the west will squeeze out a few sprinkles today and tomorrow, but measurable rain isn’t likely, and most places won’t see a drop. With a mix of sun and clouds, afternoon temperatures reach the 70s both days.
A cold front will move through Thursday mostly in dry fashion, followed by the coldest air so far this season by Friday and the weekend. Highs drop into the 50s across most of the state Friday, and by daybreak Saturday and Sunday morning a freeze is likely over roughly the northern half of the state. Some of the colder spots could dip into the upper 20s. The weekend will feature a sun filled sky both days with a high Saturday between 53 and 60, followed by low to mid 60s Sunday.
NEXT WEEK: At this point the week looks generally dry with a warming trend. Afternoon highs reach the low 70s by the end of the week… it looks like the next meaningful rain event for the Deep South will come at some point during Thanksgiving week. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: The Atlantic basin remains quiet and tropical storm formation is not expected through at least the next seven days.
FOOTBALL WEATHER: Saturday Auburn will travel to Starkville to play Mississippi State (11:00a CT kickoff). Expect a sunny sky with temperatures rising from near 48 degrees at kickoff into the mid 50s by the end of the game.
Alabama will be in Nashville to take on Vanderbilt (11:45a CT kickoff). The sky will be sunny; temperatures will rise from near 47 at kickoff into the low 50s by the final whistle.
ON THIS DATE IN 2002: The second-largest November tornado outbreak on record over the eastern United States occurred during the Veterans Day weekend of November 9-11, 2002. Seventy-six tornadoes were reported in seventeen states. Of the 76 tornadoes, almost one out of every six was a killer, resulting in 36 fatalities.
In Alabama, eleven touched down on November 10, including two parallel long track F3 tornadoes. One of them hit Carbon Hill, and four were killed along the path. Another death came from an F2 tornado in Cherokee County. In the Birmingham metro, an F2 touched down at Bessemer. This is yet another reminder November is a big month for severe weather in Alabama. Our tornado season runs from November through May.
Look for the next video briefing here by 4:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
