Author Archives: Emily Kirk
Storms South Today
Showers and thunderstorms will continue throughout the day today with south Alabama seeing a low threat for damaging winds, hail, and brief tornadoes. The cold front responsible for today’s weather will exit the state tonight, bringing the return of winter. Sunday through Tuesday will be dry and cold, then a warm-up begins Wednesday. Another cold front will sweep through the state Thursday, with showers and thunderstorms in the forecast. A low chance of showers is expected Friday. Continue reading
Stormy Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms continue throughout the day today, with the stronger, more organized line of storms moving through the state right now. Upper-level ridging will move in tonight behind the low-pressure responsible for today’s weather and will keep us warm and dry through mid-week. Rain chances begin to increase Wednesday and stay low but present through Saturday. Continue reading
Quiet Valentine’s Day Before Stormy Sunday
Today will be tranquil and dry, except for in northwest Alabama that will see a shower or two. Tomorrow a line of showers and thunderstorms will begin to move from the west in the morning. There is a low-end severe threat for south-central and south Alabama. Next week will be quiet and dry before rain chances increase on Friday. Continue reading
A Sunday Taste of Spring
Today begins the first of at least seven warmer days. Monday will be warm and cloudy, and Tuesday will see an increase in rain chances in the north in the evening. Wednesday and Thursday will see scattered showers, with a chance for a thunderstorm. Another round of precipitation is expected Friday and Saturday. Continue reading
Was Punxsutawney Phil Right? How Often is He Right?
This year, after a particularly active month for winter weather, Phil saw his shadow and many aren’t too happy with his forecasts. Continue reading
Colder Day Before Spring-Like Week
Today will be the last chilly day for the next few days. Winds will still be breezy, but weaker compared to yesterday. Tomorrow begins a warm stretch that will last through midweek. An upper-level shortwave will increase rain chances in the north starting Tuesday night and continue through Wednesday into the south. A few thunderstorms could occur, but instability will remain limited, and rain accumulation will be light. Low rain chances linger Thursday, then a wetter system moves into the area on Friday. Continue reading
Cold Today, Warmer This Week
Today will be cold, but winds will finally begin to calm. High-pressure settles in, allowing for warming Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday, we’ll see increased rain chances associated with a cold front. Wednesday and Thursday will be cooler, before Friday and Saturday moderate. Continue reading
Snow Showers This Morning, Very Cold Today
Snow showers could continue today, then tomorrow will be clear and very cold. Warmer temperatures will occur Monday and Tuesday. Rain chances increase Tuesday as a cold front approaches the state. The chance lingers Wednesday, and temperatures cool off again. Thursday will be cold, but not nearly as cold this week. Friday will be warmer. Continue reading
Not As Cold (But Still Cold)
This week continues to be chilly, and a relatively dry cold front Friday brings a low chance of precipitation to the state. Frigid temperatures and strong winds follow the front, shaping a very cold weekend. Next week will feature temperatures attempting to recover. Continue reading
Wintry Precip North, Severe Storms South
Mostly rain and some wintry mix will continue in north Alabama, while thunderstorms and potentially severe storms impact the rest of the state today. Cold temperatures and strong winds ensure a frigid start to the week. A dry cold front will move through Thursday, Friday will be dry and cold, then there is low chance for precipitation again Saturday. Continue reading
