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Dry Weekend Ahead; Frost Possible Early Sunday
DRY PATTERN CONTINUES: We continue to forecast dry through through early next week across Alabama… with a partly sunny sky today we expect a high in the mid 60s. Look for a good supply of sunshine over the weekend; the high tomorrow will be in the mid 60s, but closer to 60 Sunday. The coldest morning will come early Sunday with lows in the 30s across about the northern half of Alabama. Continue reading
Pleasant Days, Cool Nights Through The Weekend
DRY DAYS: Dry weather is forecast for all of Alabama through early next week, with below average temperatures. With a partly sunny sky tomorrow, we expect a high in the 62-65 degree range. Saturday and Sunday will feature a sunny sky with highs staying in the low to mid 60s. Mornings will be chilly; the low Saturday morning will be in the 36-42 degree range, and most communities across North/Central Alabama will drop into the 30s early Sunday morning with frost likely. Continue reading
Pleasant Days, Cool Nights Through The Weekend
A CHANCE TO DRY OUT: We are forecasting dry weather for Alabama through early next week. Look for a partly sunny sky today and tomorrow with highs in the mid 60s… the average high for Birmingham on March 24 is 69. The weekend will feature sunny days and clear nights, but temperatures remain below average. The high Saturday will be in the mid 60s, followed by low 60s Sunday. Continue reading
Dry Through The Weekend; Temps Below Average
CALM WEATHER DAYS AHEAD: Much drier air has moved into Alabama this afternoon, there is nothing on radar at mid-afternoon, and we expect dry conditions to persist through the weekend. There is a big range of temperatures across the state thanks to a cold front near I-59… east of the front most places are in the 70s, but west of the front Northwest Alabama communities are holding in the 50s. Tonight will be mostly fair and cool with a low in the 38-44 degree range. Continue reading
Improving Weather For Alabama Today
RADAR CHECK: Rain continues early this morning across parts of East and Southeast Alabama… that rain will be over by mid-morning. The sky should begin to clear this afternoon as drier air works into the state; temperatures will hold in the 60s all day. Tonight will be mostly fair and very cool with a low around 40 degrees. Continue reading
Severe Storms/Flooding Possible Through Late Tonight
ACTIVE DAY AHEAD: The dynamic storm system that brought severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to parts of Texas and Oklahoma yesterday and last night will impact Alabama in a big way over the next 24 hours. Continue reading
Severe Storms Possible Tomorrow Afternoon/Night
BEAUTIFUL MARCH DAY: Temperatures are in the 70s across Alabama with a mostly sunny sky. The weather stays quiet tonight around here, but we will be watching developments to the west… a dynamic weather system will bring severe storms to the eastern half of Texas. This activity will begin to move into West Alabama tomorrow afternoon. Continue reading
Nice Today; Severe Storms Possible Tomorrow Afternoon/Night
BIG WARM-UP TODAY: Some spots are in the 30s early this morning over East Alabama, but we warm up nicely today, with temperatures reaching the mid 70s this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine. To the west a dynamic storm system will bring the threat of severe storms to the eastern half of Texas and some of the adjacent states later today and tonight. Continue reading
Dry Weekend Ahead; More Active Weather Next Week
RADAR CHECK: The large mass of rain and storms that brought flooding, strong winds, and some hail to Alabama this morning is pretty much out of the state this afternoon; storms linger over the far southeast counties. The sky is clearing over West Alabama, where temperatures have recovered into the low 70s. Additional showers and a few thunderstorms will likely develop ahead of a cold front over the western side of the state over the new few hours, moving eastward this evening. Continue reading
Heavy Rain/Severe Storms Today; Dry Weekend
RADAR CHECK: A large mass of rain and thunderstorms is pushing into West Alabama early this morning. Some surface based instability is available over Southwest Alabama, and a tornado watch has been issued for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, and Mobile counties until 10:00 a.m. CT. SPC has defined an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) of severe thunderstorms today for areas south of I-20, and north of a line from Mobile to Troy to Opelika. The rest of the state is in a “slight risk” (level 2/5). Continue reading
