WARM: Temperatures will rise into the 80s across all of Alabama today with a partly sunny sky. We will bring in the chance of a few showers over the northern third of the state late this afternoon and early tonight ahead of a cold front… rain amounts will be light and spotty.
COOLER: Much cooler air will follow the front; a number of North Alabama communities will dip into the 35-40 degree range early tomorrow, but frost isn’t expected due to a brisk north wind. With a sunny sky tomorrow’s high will be in the 65-75 degree range. We note there is a “fire weather watch” tomorrow due to very low humidity and gusty north winds; outdoor burning is discouraged.
Sunday will be another sunny day with a high in the 70s.
NEXT WEEK: The week will be warm with afternoon highs in the low to mid 80s. Moisture levels slowly rise through the week, and we will mention the risk of showers across Alabama on a daily basis Wednesday through Friday. But rain amounts will be generally light, with the higher coverage over the northern counties. Very little rain is expected across South Alabama. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1994: An F4 tornado struck the Goshen United Methodist Church, north of Piedmont in southern Cherokee County, killing 20 people during the morning worship service on Palm Sunday; 92 were injured. A warning was issued 12 minutes before the tornado destroyed the church building, but unfortunately they never heard it.
Later that day, an F2 tornado moved through North Shelby County… the tornado extensively damaged businesses and mobile homes and caused damage to Pelham High School. It dissipated just west of Meadowbrook as it moved down Alabama 119.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
