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Dry Through Wednesday With Warm Afternoons
WARMING TREND: An upper ridge will keep Alabama dry through Wednesday, and the warming trend continues. We project a high around 80 degrees today, followed by mid 80s tomorrow and Wednesday. Continue reading
Severe Storms Possible Across Alabama Tomorrow; Dry Sunday
STORMY START TO THE WEEKEND: The sky is partly sunny across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 68-72 degree range. Clouds will thicken tonight, and rain and storms will move into the state after midnight. Continue reading
Stormy Start To The Weekend; Dry Weather Returns Sunday
MOSTLY DRY TODAY: We will forecast a mix of sun and clouds across Alabama today with a high around 70 degrees. A few sprinkles are possible across the Tennessee Valley of North Alabama, but most of the state will be dry. To the west, an organized MCS (Mesoscale Convective System) will form this afternoon and tonight… that will roll into Alabama late tonight after midnight. Continue reading
Rain And Storms Return Saturday; Some Strong To Severe
SUNNY BUT COOL DAY: With a sunny sky, temperatures are in the low to mid-60s across most of Alabama this afternoon… the average high for Birmingham on April 22 is 76. Tonight will be clear, and not as cold as last night. Lows early tomorrow morning will be generally in the 40-48 degree range. Continue reading
Dry Through Tomorrow; Rain/Storms Return Saturday
Look for a sunny sky today with a high in the mid 60s. We stay dry tomorrow… the sky will be partly sunny with a high in the upper 60s. Clouds increase tomorrow night. Continue reading
Frost Advisory Tonight For North/Central Alabama
WINDY, COOL APRIL DAY: Temperatures are only in the 50s over the northern half of Alabama this afternoon… about 20-25 degrees below average for April 21. The sky is sunny, but a brisk northwest wind is making it feel cooler. The wind will die down tonight, and with a clear sky and light wind we project a low in the 33-40 degree range for most of North/Central Alabama early tomorrow Continue reading
Windy, Much Cooler Today; Some Frost Early Tomorrow
COLD FRONT PASSING THROUGH: A sharp cold front is passing through Alabama early this morning. We note a few sprinkles over the Tennessee Valley, but for most places there will be no rain. The big story is the colder air; the day ahead will be windy and very cool with a high only in the 55-60 degree range. A brisk northwest wind of 12-25 mph will make it feel colder despite sunshine in full supply. Continue reading
Very Cool Tomorrow; Frost By Early Thursday
COLD FRONT ON THE WAY: Temperatures are in the mid to upper 70s across much of Alabama this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine. Clouds will increase tonight ahead of a cold front that will pass through the state early tomorrow morning. A few sprinkles are possible over the northern quarter of the state along the front, but most places will see no rain at all in a dry airmass. Continue reading
Very Cool Air Arrives Tomorrow; Some Frost Early Thursday
COLD FRONT ARRIVES EARLY TOMORROW: Today will be another dry, pleasant day for Alabama… look for a partly sunny sky with a high in the 74-78 degree range this afternoon. Clouds will increase tonight ahead of a sharp cold front which will pass through the state mostly in dry fashion during the early morning hours tomorrow. Continue reading
Frost Possible By Thursday Morning
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SPRING DAY: The sky is sunny across Alabama this afternoon, and temperatures are mostly in the 67-72 degree range. The average high for Birmingham on April 19 is 75. Tonight will be clear and cool with a low between 46 and 52 degrees. Continue reading
