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Rain Returns Tomorrow; Colder Friday And Over The Weekend
WINTER OR SPRING? Temperatures are in the 67-72 degree range across Alabama this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine over the northern half of the state. The average high for Birmingham on February 10 is 57. And, for those asking, we are not close to a record. The record high for Birmingham on February 10 is 80, set February 10, 1932. Continue reading
Spring-Like Weather Continues Today; Wet Tomorrow
COMPLEX PATTERN THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK: A complex winter pattern continues for the southern U.S. through early next week, with the polar vortex over Canada, and an active southern branch of the jet stream below it. Bitterly cold Arctic air persists over the northern half of the U.S… Dickinson, ND reports -20F at 5:00 a.m. with a wind chill index of -39F. Continue reading
Mild Again Tomorrow; Rain Returns Thursday, Then Colder
SPRING-LIKE DAY: Temperatures are in the 60s over much of Alabama this afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds… a few spots are near 70 degrees. But, just to the northwest, Memphis is barely out of the 30s behind a cold front. The front will stall out just north and west of Alabama tonight; tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 45-50 degree range early tomorrow. Continue reading
Spring-Like Through Mid-Week; Colder This Weekend
ON THE MAPS: We have a complex winter weather pattern this morning, with the “polar vortex” cover Canada. This has pulled bitterly cold Arctic air down into the northern U.S… International Falls, MN reports -20F early this morning with a wind chill index of -35F. Under the vortex we have an active southern branch of the jet stream, pushing a series of waves along in the fast flow. Continue reading
Spring-Like Tomorrow; Much Colder This Weekend
MARVELOUS MONDAY: Most of Alabama is enjoying a good supply of sunshine this afternoon with temperatures in the 50s over the northern counties, with 60s to the south. Tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 40s… clouds could thicken toward daybreak. Continue reading
Unseasonably Mild Through Thursday; Much Colder This Weekend
WARMING TREND AHEAD: After a sub-freezing start, look for a nice warm-up across Alabama today. With a partly to mostly sunny sky, we project a high around 60 degrees this afternoon. Then, tomorrow, the high will be in the 65-70 degree range with a mix of sun and clouds. Moisture levels rise Wednesday… the sky will be mostly cloudy with potential for a few scattered showers during the day. Continue reading
Cold, Wet Saturday Ahead; Dry and Warmer Sunday
COLD, WET START TO THE WEEKEND: Clouds are increasing again across Alabama this afternoon as a wave of low pressure forms on a stalled front over far South Alabama. Some light rain is falling over the southern half of the state, and temperatures are mostly in the 50s. Continue reading
Rain At Times Over The Weekend
RADAR CHECK: Rain continues this morning ahead of a cold front south of a line from Thomasville to Montgomery to Lafayette. The front will continue to drift southward this morning, and the best chance of showers today will be confined to the southern quarter of the state. North/Central Alabama will be dry with a partially sunny sky… the high will be in the low 50s for most communities. Continue reading
Rain Tonight; Drier Tomorrow
ACTIVE WINTER WEATHER PATTERN: An active winter weather pattern will continue across Alabama and the eastern half of the nation for at least the next 7 to 10 days. Most of Alabama is covered by clouds today and we have see a few patches of drizzle and sleet. Temperatures are mostly in the 50s. Continue reading
Rain Returns To Alabama Tonight
NICE WARM-UP TODAY: Temperatures are below freezing again this morning for much of Alabama, but look for a nice warm-up today with many communities reaching the low 60s by afternoon. Clouds will increase ahead of a cold front, and rain is likely statewide tonight. Continue reading
