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Sun And Scattered Storms
RADAR CHECK: As is typically the case in late May, this day is very warm, very humid, and we have random, scattered showers and thunderstorms in progress. They are moving to the east, and heavier storms are capable of producing small hail and gusty winds. Continue reading
Warm, Humid Days With A Few Scattered Storms
RADAR CHECK: A batch of strong thunderstorms is moving across the Tennessee Valley region of North Alabama early this morning; these storms are producing frequent lightning and gusty winds, but are expected to remain below severe limits. They will move out of the state by mid-morning; otherwise, today will be warm and humid with a mix of sun and clouds, and some risk of scattered storms this afternoon and this evening. The high today will be in the mid-80s for most communities; the average high for May 22 at Birmingham is 83. Continue reading
Warm, Humid Days Ahead With Scattered Storms
RADAR CHECK: It is a fairly quiet afternoon across Alabama; temperatures are in the 77-83 degree range at mid-afternoon with very few showers on radar. Isolated showers will remain possible through early tonight. Continue reading
Warmer Days Ahead; A Few Showers This Afternoon
WARMING TREND: After four consecutive days with below-average temperatures across the northern half of Alabama, a warming trend begins today as the upper low to the north begins to weaken and lift out. We expect a high in the low 80s today; the average high for Birmingham on May 21 is 83. The sky will be partly sunny, and a few isolated showers are possible this afternoon. Continue reading
Warming Trend Ahead For Alabama
RADAR CHECK: Not much on radar across Alabama this afternoon; just a few sprinkles over the northeast corner of the state. Otherwise, we have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures mostly in the 75-80 degree range, still below … Continue reading
How Summer Weather Works In Alabama
Just about every year around May 20 I post a version of this essay as a reminder for long time Alabamians, and for those that might be new to our state. Time to discuss how summer weather works around here. … Continue reading
Only Isolated Showers Today; Warmer Days Ahead
ON THE MAPS: A deep upper low continues to spin away over Tennessee this morning; this feature will keep temperatures over the northern half of Alabama below average today; most places will stay under 80 degrees. The average high for Birmingham on May 20 is 82. A few isolated showers could form this afternoon, but odds of any one spot getting wet are only 10/20 percent. Continue reading
Cool Afternoon For Mid May
COOL MAY DAY: Temperatures are only in the mid-60s across parts of North Alabama this afternoon, almost 20 degrees below average for the middle of May. An upper low over Tennessee has pushed clouds into the northern half of the state keeping temperatures down. But, to the south, there is a decent amount of sunshine over the southern half of the state, where mid-80s are being reported. The radar is very quiet, showing basically nothing over all of Alabama at mid-afternoon. We will keep the chance of scattered showers in the forecast for North Alabama this evening, but most places will be dry. Continue reading
A Few Scattered Showers Later Today; Cool For Mid-May
ON THE MAPS: An upper low will settle into northern Tennessee later today, and will help to bring the chance of a few scattered showers to Alabama later today and early tonight. Best chance of showers will come from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m., and odds of any one spot getting wet are in the 30/40 percent range. Otherwise today will feature a mix of sun and clouds, and temperatures will be below average for mid-may with highs only in the mid 70s for North Alabama. The average high for May 19 at Birmingham is 82. Continue reading
Scattered Showers/Storms Remain Possible Through The Rest Of The Week
RADAR CHECK: An upper low will form over Tennessee over the next 24 hours, and will keep Alabama’s weather cooler than average for mid-May, and a bit unsettled. We have scattered showers and thunderstorms on radar this afternoon; they are very random, and moving the north. There isn’t much lightning, and some spots are seeing some sunshine. Temperatures are in the 75-82 degree range, but a few spots are only in the 60s because of clouds and rain. Continue reading
