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Mostly Dry Today/Tomorrow; Showers Return Sunday
DRIER TODAY: Clouds continue to blanket Alabama early this morning, but the big rain mass associated with the remnant circulation of former Tropical Storm Beta has moved out of the state. Clouds will linger this morning, but some sun could break through the clouds this afternoon as drier air creeps into the state… the high today will be in the 74-78 degree range. Continue reading
Rain Ending Tonight; Much Drier Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: Rain is still fairly widespread across Alabama this afternoon over the northern and western counties; the rain is more scattered over the rest of the state. The sky is mostly cloudy, and temperatures range from the 60s over the Tennessee Valley to the low 80s near the coast. NWS Huntsville has canceled the Flash Flood Watch for North Alabama, but SPC maintains a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms over parts of Central and Southeast Alabama. Continue reading
Wet/Stormy Day Ahead; Drier Tomorrow
GHOST OF BETA: The remnants of former Tropical Storm Beta will bring lots of rain, and a few thunderstorms to Alabama today. A flash flood watch is in effect for the Tennessee Valley of North Alabama, where rain amounts could exceed two inches in spots. And, to the south, SPC maintains a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for the southern 2/3 of the state. Continue reading
Rain/Storms Ahead For Alabama Tonight And Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: Rain is fairly widespread over the northwest counties of Alabama this afternoon, otherwise the sky is partly to mostly cloudy with temperatures generally in the 70s. Rain will slowly increase over the state tonight as the remnant circulation of former Tropical Storm Beta gets closer. Continue reading
A Few Showers Today; Rain More Widespread Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: We have a few scattered showers over West Alabama early this morning, but most of the state is dry. Temperatures are in the 50s across Northeast Alabama, with 60s elsewhere… not as cool as yesterday morning due to a cloud cover. Clouds stay in place today with the potential for a few showers, mainly over the western half of the state; the high will be in the mid-70s for most communities. Continue reading
Cool September Day; Rain Ahead
COOL SEPTEMBER DAY: The average high on September 22 at Birmingham is 83; temperatures are only in the upper 60s and low 70s across much of Alabama this afternoon. The sky is mostly cloudy, and we have seen a few sprinkles and patches of light rain around, especially on the western side of the state. The sky will stay generally cloudy tomorrow; a few showers are possible over West Alabama during the day, but rain becomes more likely statewide as the remnant circulation of former Tropical Storm Beta gets closer. Continue reading
Rain Returns Statewide Thursday
Today will be another dry, pleasant day with highs in the 70s, but high clouds will be increasing from the west. Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with a high in the 70s; a shower could reach West Alabama late in the day, but the better chance of rain comes late tomorrow night as weakening Tropical Storm Beta approaches from the west. Continue reading
Clouds Increase Tomorrow; Rain Statewide By Thursday
FINE FALL DAY: The northern half of the state is enjoying a picture perfect early autumn day; with ample sunshine, temperatures are in the low to mid 70s; the average high for September 21 at Birmingham is 84. Clouds persist over the southern counties of the state, with some patchy light rain near the coast. Continue reading
Rain Returns Later This Week Statewide
Sunny, pleasant weather continues over the northern half of the state today with a high in the upper 70s… clouds linger over the southern part of the state with some light rain near the coast. Tomorrow will be a partly sunny day with a high in the mid to upper 70s over the northern counties, with clouds hanging tough over South Alabama. Continue reading
Dry Weekend Ahead With A Cooling Trend
THIS AFTERNOON: A canopy of cirrus clouds is over Alabama this afternoon, streaming into the state from Tropical Depression 22 in the western Gulf of Mexico. We note some patchy light rain over the southwest corner of the state, otherwise it is a dry afternoon with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s for most places. Continue reading
