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Clouds Are Thick, But Front Bringing Warmth North; Rain Moving In
The northern two-thirds of Alabama is socked in with clouds early this afternoon, but a northward moving warm front is warming things up. Heavy rain is still on its way to Alabama later this week. Flooding will be possible, and there is a threat of severe weather by Wednesday. Continue reading
Weather Xtreme Video for Sunday Morning: Heavy Rain, Flooding, and Storms For Alabama This Week
It was mainly quiet across Alabama this morning. Temperatures have warmed overnight and are in the 50s area-wide now. a few light showers are showing up on radar across the northern third of the area. Those showers will continue to … Continue reading
Sunday Morning Quick Update on the Alabama Weather Situation
Today will be cloudy skies over the northern half of the area with highs in the 50s. Along and south of I-20, highs will top out in the 60s and even 70s. Rain will overspread the area along and ahead of a warm front today and this evening. Heavy rain is likely this week across North and Central Alabama. Flooding could become a problem eventually. Continue reading
Here Comes the Wedge
An easterly wedge is bringing cooler, drier air to Alabama from Georgia. Temperatures have fallen back at places like Fort Payne, Anniston, and Birmingham. A few showers are possible this afternoon and it appears that rain will become more likely tonight. Continue reading
A Mostly Cloudy, Cool Sunday; More Showers, Rain Through Tuesday Morning
A wet pattern is setting up for Alabama over the next ten days. Today will be mostly cloudy and cool, with 40s over the East, and 50s elsewhere. Continue reading
Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Much of West Central Alabama
Be alert in the advisory area for visibilities as low as 1/4 mile in fog. Continue reading
Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Names Meteorologist James Spann 2019 Weatherperson of the Year
James has been awarded the prestigious National Weatherperson of the Year award from the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes. Tomorrow is National Weatherperson’s Day. Continue reading
A Mild Early February Sunday for Alabama; Showers Return Tomorrow
Another mild early February day is in progress across Alabama with increasing sunshine behind a departing upper-level disturbance. The week ahead will be headlined by showers and warmth. Continue reading
The Day the Music Died
What is the greatest song of your generation? The song that made you think, or was an instrument of change? The song that defined a time period? For the era of the fifties and sixties, I would have to argue that it was the 1971 epic Ameican Pie by songwriter and singer Don McLean. It was based on a weather related plane crash that occurred on this date in 1959. Continue reading
Increasing Moisture, Warmth For the Week Ahead
A nice winter thaw is in progress across Alabama with 70s likely Tuesday through Thursday. Continue reading
