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Periods Of Rain Likely Tomorrow and Friday
NICE DAY: We have filtered sunshine across the northern half of Alabama today thanks to a layer of high, thin cirrus clouds; temperatures are in the 48-55 degree range. South Alabama is warmer with low to mid 60s. Clouds will increase tonight statewide. Continue reading
Dry Today; Rain Returns Tomorrow/Friday
DRY WEATHER FOR ALABAMA TODAY: A weak surface front is drifting into the far southern part of Alabama today, and a surge of drier and slightly cooler air is dropping southward. For most of the state we expect a decent amount of sun today with a high in the 50s for the northern half of the state… South Alabama will see 60s again this afternoon. Continue reading
Dry Tomorrow; Periods Of Rain Thursday/Friday
CLOUDS FOR SOME, SUN FOR SOME: The northern half of Alabama is covered in clouds this afternoon with some patchy light rain, but the southern half of the state is enjoying a bright, sunny day. Temperatures under the cloud cover are in the upper 40s and low to mid 50s, but we are looking at 60s over South Alabama where the sun is out. The clouds over North Alabama will move out tonight, and all of Alabama should enjoy a good supply of sunshine tomorrow. Continue reading
A Few Showers Later Today; Rain Likely Thursday/Friday
CLOUDS MOVING IN: The sky will become mostly cloudy across Alabama today, and a few scattered showers are possible later this morning and this afternoon as moisture moves northward into the state. Rain today should be fairly light and spotty; amounts will be one tenth of an inch or less for most places where showers develop. Temperatures reach the mid 50s this afternoon. Continue reading
A Few Showers Tomorrow: Rain More Widespread Thursday/Friday
SUNNY DAY: Nothing but sunshine across Alabama this afternoon; temperatures are generally in the mid to upper 50s. Tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 30-35 degree range early tomorrow morning. Continue reading
Dry Today; A Few Scattered Showers Tomorrow
SUNNY MONDAY: A dry airmass covers Alabama this morning; temperatures are in the 28-33 degree range for most communities at daybreak. Expect a sunny sky today with a high in the low to mid 50s… the average high for Birmingham on January 18 is 54. Clouds return to the state tomorrow ahead of a cold front, and a few scattered showers could form along the front over the northern half of the state. Continue reading
A Few Snow Showers/Flurries For Far North Alabama Late Tonight/Early Tomorrow
WINDY WINTER DAY: A tightening pressure gradient is bringing windy conditions to Alabama this afternoon; winds have gusted to 30 mph in spots. The sky is mostly sunny, but clouds will move into the northern half of the state over the next few hours. Continue reading
A Few Snow Showers For The Tennessee Valley Tonight/Early Tomorrow
TRENDING COLDER: A cold front passed through Alabama mostly in dry fashion overnight; today will feature a mostly sunny sky this morning, followed by scattered clouds this afternoon. The high will be around 50 degrees for the northern half of the state, with mid 50s to the south. Then, tonight, as colder air rolls into the state, a disturbance has the potential to bring snow showers and flurries to the northern quarter of Alabama. Continue reading
A Few Showers Tonight; Then Mostly Dry Through The Weekend
SUNNY WINTER DAY: The sky is sunny for a change across Alabama this afternoon, and as advertised temperatures have warmed nicely. A few spots across West Alabama have reached 60 degrees, most spots are in the mid to upper 50s. Clouds will increase tonight ahead of a cold front, and a few scattered showers are possible statewide. But, moisture is very limited, and rain amounts will be light and spotty. Continue reading
Some Freezing Fog Again This Morning; Nice Warm-Up Later Today
FREEZING FOG AGAIN: Again this morning “freezing fog” has formed over parts of North/Central Alabama… this is simply fog that forms with surface temperatures below freezing. It can lead to rime ice collecting on exposed surfaces, and can lead to slick spots on bridges and overpasses. A freezing fog advisory is in effect for areas along and north of I-59; temperatures will be above freezing by 8:30-9:00. Continue reading
