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Cloudy/Cold Today With Rain Ending
RADAR CHECK: Rain is still falling early this morning south of I-59… it will end from the northwest over the next few hours, and by afternoon the rain will be confined to the southeast counties of the state. The rest of the day will be cloudy, breezy, and cold with temperatures holding in the 30s north of Birmingham. Continue reading
Strong/Severe Storms This Afternoon; Much Colder Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: Thunderstorms continue to increase across West Alabama early this afternoon… a tornado warning was issued for parts of Sumter County shortly before 1:00 p.m. A tornado watch is in effect for the broad area from Birmingham to Mobile through 6:00 p.m. Continue reading
Strong/Severe Storms Possible Later Today; Much Colder Tomorrow
ACTIVE WEATHER: A complex storm system will continue to produce rain, snow, and icy conditions over the eastern half of the nation today. A cold front is near the northwest tip of Alabama early this morning; behind the front Memphis is down to 32 degrees with an ice storm warning in effect. The front has become nearly stationary, and most of Alabama will remain in mild air today. In fact, parts of West Alabama could touch 70 degrees this afternoon. Continue reading
Wet, Unsettled Weather For Alabama Through Friday
RADAR CHECK: Rain is fairly widespread across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 50s and 60s. The wet, unsettled pattern will stay in place through Friday. Continue reading
Wet Through Friday; Flood Watch Issued
WET: Expect waves of rain across Alabama through Friday as a very wet pattern develops. A flood watch has been issued for the northern 2/3 of the state tonight through tomorrow night; rain amounts of 2-4 inches are expected with potential for some flooding issues. Continue reading
Rain Returns To Alabama Tomorrow
CHANGES AHEAD: Today is another very pleasant winter day across Alabama… with a decent amount of sunshine temperatures have warmed into the 60s again this afternoon. Clouds will thicken across the state tonight, and the low early tomorrow will be in the mid to upper 40s. Continue reading
Dry, Pleasant Today; Rain Returns Tomorrow Afternoon
ONE MORE NICE DAY: Temperatures will rise well into the 60s again today with a partly sunny sky. But, this will be the last dry day of the week, and clouds will thicken across the state tonight. Continue reading
Dry/Pleasant Tomorrow; Rain Returns Wednesday Afternoon
PLEASANT WINTER DAY: With a sunny sky temperatures have warmed into the low and mid 60s across much of Alabama this afternoon. Tonight will be fair and chilly with a low in the 32-39 degree range. Continue reading
Nice Warm-Up Today; Rain Returns Later This Week
NICE WARM-UP: Temperatures are in the 25-35 degree range across Alabama early this morning, but with sunshine in full supply we project a high in the low 60s in most locations this afternoon. The average high for Birmingham on January 31 is 56. Continue reading
Very Cold Air Invades Alabama Tonight; Warmer Next Week
COLD AIR ROLLING IN: A cold front is pushing through Alabama this afternoon; low levels remain very dry and a decent part of the state is under a mostly sunny sky. A disturbance is pushing clouds into the Tennessee Valley this afternoon, and it could squeeze out a few snow flurries this evening, especially in areas north and east of Birmingham. If there is a snow flake or two, there won’t be any accumulation or impact… the big story is the big chill. For some places, tonight will be the coldest night so far this season. Continue reading
