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Occasional Showers/Storms Through Wednesday; Drier Thursday/Friday
RADAR CHECK: We have a few small, isolated showers across Central Alabama this afternoon, but most of North/Central Alabama is rain-free with a mostly cloudy sky. A few patches of blue sky have shown up, and temperatures are mostly in the low to mid 70s along and south of I-20. But, to the north, temperatures are only in the 60s over the northern third of the state, north of a stalled surface front. Continue reading
Periods Of Rain Possible Through Wednesday, Then Drier
RADAR CHECK: Rain covers parts oF East and South Alabama early this morning; there is some lighting over the southern counties of the state but storms are well below severe limits. Otherwise, the sky is cloudy statewide with temperatures in the 60s. A surface front is becoming stationary over the state, and we will have some risk of scattered showers through tonight, but the day won’t be a “wash-out” by any means. Continue reading
Dry Tomorrow; Showers/Storms Possible By Sunday Night
COOL, PLEASANT AFTERNOON: With a clear sky, temperatures are mostly in the 68-72 degree range across Alabama this afternoon, about ten degrees below average for early May in Alabama. The humidity is low, and a fresh north breeze continues. Continue reading
Dry Through Most Of The Weekend
SUNNY FRIDAY: Following the fast moving line of windy showers last night, a new surge of cool, dry air has settled into Alabama this morning. Many communities over the northern half of the state are in the cool 40s; look for a high between 68 and 72 degrees today with sunshine in full supply. Continue reading
A Few Showers/Storms Tonight; Dry Tomorrow
SEVERE CLEAR: We have nothing but sunshine across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures mostly in the 68-73 degree range… the average high for Birmingham on May 6 is 80. But, to the north, a cold front is pushing a band of showers and thunderstorms into West Tennessee, and those will advance into the Tennessee Valley later this evening. SPC has put parts of far North Alabama in a “marginal risk” of severe thunderstorms for early tonight as these storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Continue reading
A Few Showers Tonight; Otherwise Dry Through Sunday
With a mostly sunny sky, we are expecting a high today in the low to mid 70s. The average high for Birmingham on May 6 is 80. A cold front will bring a narrow band of showers into North Alabama tonight… moisture will be very limited and rain amounts will be light and spotty. Continue reading
A Few Showers Tomorrow Night; Otherwise Dry Through Saturday
QUIET AFTERNOON: The sky is partly sunny over the northern half of Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 68-72 degree range, about ten degrees below average for early May in Alabama. Clouds linger over the southern counties, and some rain is over the southeast corner of the state. Continue reading
Drier Air Drops Into North/Central Alabama Today
RADAR CHECK: Showers and storms are confined to far South Alabama and the Florida Panhandle early this morning where a flash flood watch remains in effect. The northern 2/3 of the state is getting a break from the rain as drier air has arrived. For North/Central Alabama, we expect morning clouds to give way to a partly sunny afternoon… the high today will be in the mid 70s for most places. Continue reading
Strong To Severe Storms Likely Across Alabama Through Tonight
ANOTHER ACTIVE DAY AHEAD: We have another active weather day ahead for Alabama as we will deal with multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms. SPC has most of the state in an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) through tonight. Continue reading
Strong To Severe Storms Possible Through Tomorrow Night
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and strong thunderstorms cover the southern 3/4 of Alabama this afternoon in a warm, moist, unstable airmass. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for much of the state through 7:00 p.m. Continue reading
