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Showers/Storms Creeping Into Alabama Tonight; Cooling Trend Ahead
RADAR CHECK: A few isolated showers have formed across Northwest Alabama this afternoon, but the rest of the state is warm and dry with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Temperatures are in the 80s, about 10-15 degrees above average for April 5. Continue reading
Summer-Like Warmth Again Today; Rain Returns Late Tonight/Tomorrow
ANOTHER VERY WARM DAY AHEAD: Morning clouds will give way to a partly sunny afternoon, and we project temperatures in the 84-88 degree range again this afternoon. Not far from record levels, and well above average. Today’s average high for Birmingham is 73, and the record high for April 5 is 88 set in 1967 and 2010. A few isolated showers could pop up this afternoon, but most places will be dry. Continue reading
Summer-Like Warmth Again Tomorrow; Storms Arrive Tomorrow Night
SUMMER PREVIEW: As advertised, temperatures are in the 80s across Alabama this afternoon with a partly to mostly sunny sky. The radar is quiet at mid-afternoon… we will maintain a small risk of a shower through the evening hours. Low clouds will form again late tonight with temperatures in the 60s. Continue reading
Summer-Like Warmth Through Tomorrow; Only Isolated Showers
VERY WARM: We are forecasting highs in the 84-88 degree range across Alabama today and tomorrow… it will be the warmest weather so far this year. Morning clouds will give way to a partly sunny sky both days with just a few isolated afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms…. the chance of any one spot seeing rain each day is in the 10-20 percent range. Continue reading
Summer-Like Temps Tomorrow/Wednesday
RADAR CHECK: We have a few scattered showers across East and South Alabama at mid-afternoon, but much of the state is dry. A warm front is moving slowly northward; we have a big temperature contrast on either side of the front. Mobile is up to 84 degrees at 2:00p CT, while Huntsville is at 61 on the north side of the front. Continue reading
Unsettled Week Ahead; Strong Storms Possible Later Today
RADAR CHECK: A large mass of rain is moving through Alabama early this morning. Stronger thunderstorms are across South Alabama, where a severe thunderstorm warnings have been needed for some of the counties counties due to the potential for large hail. We expect a dry period later this morning, but more storms will form during the afternoon and evening hours, and those could be strong to severe. Continue reading
Severe Storms Move Into North Alabama Tonight
TONIGHT: There is a “moderate risk” (level 4/5) of severe thunderstorms for the northwest corner of the state tonight, around the Shoals. An “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) extends to Scottsboro, Cullman, Jasper, and Reform. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) has been defined down to Anniston, Hoover, and Moundville… and a marginal risk (level 1/5) is in effect down to Alexander City, Prattville, and Thomasville. Continue reading
Severe Storms Possible Late Tonight; Mostly Dry Weekend Ahead
TONIGHT: A dynamic weather system will bring an organized band of showers and thunderstorms into Alabama late tonight. SPC maintains an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) of severe storms for areas north and west of a line from Madison to Jasper to Reform. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) extends as far south as I-59 (Gadsden, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa)… and a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) is down to Heflin, Clanton, and Thomasville. Continue reading
Severe Storms Possible Late Tomorrow Night Across Alabama
SEVERE CLEAR: With a sunny sky, temperatures are mostly in the 70s across Alabama this afternoon. Tonight will be fair with a low in the 50s. Continue reading
Nice Warm-Up Today; Strong/Severe Storms Late Tomorrow Night
COLD START: We have some scattered light frost across North Alabama early this morning with temperatures in the 30s. Oneonta has actually dipped below the freezing mark with 31 degrees just before daybreak. Look for a nice warm-up today with ample sunshine… the high will be in the 70s. Tomorrow will be another dry, mild day with a high in the 77-80 degree range. Continue reading
