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Cool, Wet Weather Ahead For Alabama
RADAR CHECK: Rain is falling across much of Northwest and West-Central Alabama this afternoon, but to the south the sky is mostly sunny across the southern third of the state. We have a huge temperature spread, with readings ranging from the low 50s in the rain across Northwest Alabama, to the mid 80s at Mobile. Continue reading
Cooler Today; Rain At Times Tonight/Tomorrow
COOL CHANGE: Colder air is dropping into North Alabama early this morning; temperatures are in the 40s across the Tennessee Valley. This air will slowly sag southward today, and we are forecasting highs in the 60s over the northern third of the state. But, South Alabama will stay warm with highs close to 80 for places like Mobile and Dothan. Continue reading
Much Cooler Drops Into North/Central Alabama Tonight
THIS AFTERNOON: With a mix of sun and clouds, temperatures are generally in the 77-83 degree range across Alabama, well above average values for early March. We note a few isolated showers over the southern counties of the state; those will dissipate after sunset. Tonight will be mostly fair, and the weather begins to turn noticeably colder with lows in the 40s and 50s by daybreak tomorrow. Continue reading
Much Cooler Tomorrow; Rain At Times Over The Latter Half Of The Week
ANOTHER WARM DAY: We are forecasting a high in the 77-82 degree range across Alabama this afternoon, well above the average high of 65 (for Birmingham). Expect a mix of sun and clouds with a few widely scattered showers this afternoon over the southern half of the state. Continue reading
Cooler Air, Showers Return Wednesday/Thursday
WARM MARCH DAY: Temperatures are hovering around 80 degrees across much of Alabama this afternoon with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 55-65 degree range. Continue reading
Warm, Dry Day Ahead; A Few Showers Tomorrow
WARM MARCH DAY: We are forecasting a high in the 78-83 degree range across Alabama today with a partly to mostly sunny sky. An isolated shower or two is possible near the Gulf Coast, but even there most places will be dry. We note the average high for Birmingham on March 6 is 64. Continue reading
Beautiful Weekend Ahead
SEVERE WEATHER THREAT IS OVER: The line of severe storms that produced widespread tree and power line damage over the northern half of Alabama this morning has moved into Georgia, and the lingering line of showers over the eastern counties will be out of the state soon. Most communities are enjoying a sunny, windy afternoon with temperatures in the 70s. Tonight will be clear with a low in the 40s. Continue reading
Very Windy Day Ahead With Severe Thunderstorm Potential
ACTIVE MARCH DAY: A dynamic weather system will bring very windy conditions to Alabama today along with the potential for severe thunderstorms. The system is a bit late in arriving, and the windows for severe storms have been pushed back a few hours. But, the overall forecast concept remains the same. Continue reading
Very Windy Tomorrow; Severe Storms Possible During The Morning Hours
RADAR CHECK: Rain is fairly widespread over the northern half of Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 57-65 degree range… South Alabama is drier and warmer with only isolated showers. To the west, a significant severe weather event is likely across the ArkLaTex region this evening and tonight thanks to a very dynamic weather system over Texas, and those storms will push into Alabama tomorrow morning. Continue reading
Showers/Storms Today; Severe Storms Possible Tomorrow Morning
RADAR CHECK: We have scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms over the northern half of Alabama early this morning… rain will continue at times today and tonight, but no severe thunderstorms are expected. We do note the flash flood watch remains in effect for the Tennessee Valley. Continue reading
