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A Few Showers Over West and South Alabama; Mostly Dry Elsewhere This Week
RADAR CHECK: We have a few spotty showers over West and Southwest Alabama this afternoon, otherwise we have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures mostly in the 80s. Showers will fade this evening Continue reading
Much Drier Week Ahead For Alabama
RADAR CHECK: We note a few showers and thunderstorms over Southwest Alabama this morning, but the rest of the state is dry with temperatures mostly in the 70-75 degree range. We expect a partly sunny sky today, and showers will be mainly confined to the southern half of the state. Continue reading
Occasional Showers/Storms Through Sunday
TROPICAL AIR: A moisture laden airmass will stay in place across Alabama through the weekend, and the forecast will continue to highlight occasional showers and thunderstorms. Stronger storms will be capable of dropping lots of rain in a very short amount of time in this airmass Continue reading
Occasional Showers Through Sunday; Drier Next Week
TROPICAL AIR: A deep layer of tropical moisture will remain across Alabama through Sunday, meaning our forecast will highlight occasional showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. There will be good breaks, but when the rain comes it could be heavy. Continue reading
Windy, Wet Afternoon; Unsettled Weather Through Sunday
WINDY AFTERNOON: Gradient winds are gusting to 30-40 mph over the western half of Alabama this afternoon as the remnant circulation of Francine moves up I-55 in Mississippi. At mid-afternoon about 42,000 are without power in Alabama… the winds will slowly diminish tonight. Continue reading
Wet, Windy Day For Alabama; A Few Brief Tornadoes Are Possible
WINDY, WET DAY AHEAD: Rain is widespread across Alabama this morning as Francine moves up into South Mississippi as a weakening tropical low. Continue reading
Windy, Wet Weather Ahead; A Few Isolated Tornadoes Possible
RADAR CHECK: Rain now covers much of South Alabama as Francine nears landfall on the Louisiana coast, and rain will become widespread statewide tonight. Continue reading
Francine Makes Landfall Later Today; Wind/Rain For Alabama Tonight/Tomorrow
THIS MORNING: Most of Alabama is dry this morning with a mostly cloudy sky. The weather over the next 48 hours will be directly related to Hurricane Francine, which will make landfall this afternoon or this evening on the coast of Louisiana southwest of Baton Rouge/west of New Orleans. Continue reading
Tropical Rain For Alabama Tomorrow Through Thursday
THIS AFTERNOON: The sky is mostly sunny over the northern half of Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 86-90 degree range. Clouds cover much of South Alabama, and some rain is falling over Mobile and Baldwin counties. Rain will be confined to far South Alabama tonight Continue reading
Francine Makes Landfall Tomorrow; Tropical Rain Ahead For Alabama
ONE MORE MOSTLY DRY DAY: Most of Alabama will stay dry today with a partly sunny sky. Cloud coverage will be higher over the southern third of the state, and showers remain possible near the coast. Highs today will be in the 85-90 degree range for most communities. Continue reading
