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Sprinkles Possible Tonight; Light Rain Returns Sunday
THIS AFTERNOON: Clouds are increasing across Alabama this afternoon ahead of a weak surface low in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Temperatures are in the 50s, about 7-10 degrees below average for November 23. Continue reading
Cool, Dry Thanksgiving Day Ahead; Some Rain Possible Sunday
With a good supply of sunshine, we project high in the 50s over the northern 2/3 of the state today, with low 60s to the south. Clouds will increase tonight ahead of a disturbance in the northern Gulf, and a few sprinkles/patches of light rain are possible across the central and southern counties. Most places won’t see a drop with very limited moisture. Continue reading
Cool, Quiet Weather Pattern Continues Through The Weekend
CLEARING: The sky has cleared over much of West and South Alabama this afternoon, and the stubborn clouds over the northern and eastern counties should move out this evening. Tonight will be mostly fair and cold with a low in the 30s. Continue reading
Cool, Generally Dry Weather For Alabama Through The Weekend
QUIET PATTERN: An upper low in the base of a long wave trough is rotating through North Alabama early this morning; there could be a sprinkle or two, but otherwise today will be a dry day with morning clouds giving way to afternoon sunshine. The high will be in the 50s for most of the state… some in South Alabama could see low 60s. Continue reading
Strong Storms Over SE Alabama; Colder Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: A line of showers and thunderstorms is moving through Southeast Alabama this afternoon. There is still a low end severe weather threat with these storms… some of them could produce gusty winds as they pass through. Continue reading
Strong Storms Still Possible For SE Alabama Today
RADAR CHECK: Thankfully severe thunderstorms were a no-show for Alabama overnight, no watches, no warnings. Just wind and rain; gradient winds gusted to 40 mph in spots as widespread rain covered the state. Continue reading
Rain/Storms Ahead Late Tonight/Early Tomorrow
THIS AFTERNOON: It is a mild November afternoon across Alabama with a mix of sun and clouds; temperatures have reached the low 70s in many areas. Clouds will increase over the next few hours ahead of a significant weather system approaching from the west. Continue reading
Strong/Severe Storms Possible Tonight/Early Tomorrow
ACTIVE WEATHER AHEAD: We have a few spotty showers on radar early this morning across Alabama; the air is cool and stable with temperatures in the 40s and 50s at daybreak. The sky will be generally cloudy today with a high at or over 70 degrees in many locations this afternoon. Tonight an organized batch of rain and thunderstorms will roll into the state tonight ahead of a dynamic storm system. Continue reading
Scattered Showers Tonight; Dry Weekend
COLD FRONT APPROACHING: The sky is mostly cloudy across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures generally in the low to mid 70s. We will maintain the chance of a few scattered showers tonight as a cold front passes thorough the state, but with limited moisture and dynamic support, rain amounts will be under 1/10 of an inch for most places. Continue reading
A Few Showers This Afternoon/Tonight; Dry Weekend Ahead
COLD FRONT ON THE WAY: Clouds will increase across Alabama today, and we will mention a chance of showers for the northwest counties this afternoon, and statewide tonight ahead of a cold front. Moisture is limited, and rain amounts will be generally under one tenth of an inch. Showers will end after midnight, and a surge of dry air pushes into the state for the weekend. Continue reading
