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Showers Tomorrow; Breezy/Wet Saturday
ANOTHER WARM DAY: We are projecting a high in the mid 80s for much of Alabama today; the average high for Birmingham on October 8 is 78. The sky will be partly sunny; any showers will be confined to the far southern counties of the state. Clouds will gradually increase statewide tonight. Continue reading
Showers Return Friday; Wet/Breezy Saturday
WARM OCTOBER DAY: Temperatures are mostly in the mid 80s across Alabama this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine; the average high for Birmingham on October 7 is 78. Tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 50s. Continue reading
Warm, Dry Today/Tomorrow; Tropical Rain Late Friday/Saturday
QUIET THROUGH TOMORROW: While the attention is focused on Hurricane Delta, Alabama’s weather will remain mostly dry and warm today and tomorrow. With a partly to mostly sunny sky, look for highs in the mid 80s both days. Some West Alabama communities could reach the upper 80s. Then, on Friday, clouds will increase, and showers are possible during the day as moisture levels rise. Showers should be more widespread Friday night as Delta moves into South Louisiana. Continue reading
Delta Brings Rain To Alabama By Friday/Saturday
RAPIDLY DEVELOPING DELTA: Eyes are on extremely dangerous category four Hurricane Delta in the Caribbean, but today the weather remains quiet across Alabama. The sky is sunny over the northern half of the state; high cirrus clouds are over South Alabama. Temperatures, as expected, are warmer with low 80s in most locations. Tomorrow will be another warm, dry day with highs in the mid 80s along with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Continue reading
Late Morning Notes On Delta
10:30a CT UPDATE: Delta has become the third major hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season with sustained winds of 130 mph, category four strength. It will pass very close to Cancun early tomorrow before moving into the Gulf of … Continue reading
Concerning Friday Night High School Football
Many high school football coaches are having to make a decision today concerning their games Friday night. This is what it looks like now; of course, the forecast can easily change as Hurricane Delta continues to evolve. *Delta is expected … Continue reading
Delta Growing Stronger; Tropical Rain Moves Into Alabama Late This Week
EYES ON THE TROPICS: Alabama’s weather will remain dry through tomorrow with a warming trend; with a good supply go sunshine we rise into the low 80s today, and mid 80s tomorrow. But, of course, our attention is focused on Hurricane Delta, which will play a big role in our weather in 4-5 days. Continue reading
Tropical Rain Returns To Alabama Late This Week
BEAUTIFUL AFTERNOON: With sunshine in full supply, temperatures are mostly in the 76-80 degree range across Alabama this afternoon, right at seasonal averages for early October. Tonight the sky will stay clear with a low in the 50s early tomorrow. Continue reading
Another Hurricane To Develop In The Gulf This Week
EYES ON THE TROPICS: Alabama’s weather will remain quiet through Wednesday, but out attention will be focused on tropical developments that will bring big changes late this week. Today, we are seeing mostly 50s across the state early this morning; the high will be in the upper 70s with a sunny sky. The average high for Birmingham on October 5 is 79. Continue reading
Fine Fall Weekend Ahead
LONG DRY SPELL CONTINUES: As advertised this morning, this is a picture perfect autumn day across Alabama with sunshine in full supply, low humidity, and below average temperatures. Most communities are somewhere between 67 and 72 degrees, and tonight should be the coolest night so far this season for many places with lows well down in the 40s. Colder pockets will reach the upper 30s over North Alabama early tomorrow. Continue reading
