We have recorded 37 consecutive days with temperatures at or above 90F at the Birmingham International Airport. That ties the record set in 1932.
But extensive clouds across North Central Alabama this mornign from last evening’s nocturnal convection are hindering the thermometer’s journey this morning. We are running about 4 degrees behind a pace to hit 90F today.
If the clouds break up soon, we may well hit the mark.
Storms should form again today. A distinct moisture boundary extends from Chattanooga to Cullman to Columbus, Mississippi. North of that, showers will be hard to come by. Storms will be fairly widespread south of the boundary. Severe storms with damaging downburst will be more likely over North Central into Northeast Alabama. Heavy rains will be a big possibility, especially the further south you go.
Watch out for dangerous lightning and those downbursts.
FOOTBALL WEATHER
At Tuscaloosa…chance of showers and storms during the game…gametime temperatures in the lower 80s…a light NE wind.
At Auburn…chance of rain and storms…temperatures in the 80s…winds light from the northeast.
At East Lansing…where UAB will upset Michigan State…perfection…sunny…78…light SE wind.
