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Cool Tonight; Much Warmer Weather In The Days Ahead
BLUE SKY: Temperatures are in the 65-73 degree range across North/Central Alabama this afternoon, still well below the average high of 80. The air is dry, and the sky is clear. Tonight will be cool and dry with a low in the 40s. Continue reading
Summer-Like Warmth Arrives Later This Week
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY AHEAD: A cold front passed through Alabama in dry fashion last night, and we are forecasting another beautiful day across the Deep South. With ample sunshine, expect a high close to 70 degrees this afternoon with low humidity levels. The average high for May 11 at Birmingham is 80. Continue reading
Very Cold Morning For Mid-May
Here are some low temperatures across Alabama early this morning… Black Creek (near Gadsden) 31 Vic Bell, reports: “My first May freeze here in 20 years of record-keeping, I’ve had frost as late as May 22” Little River Falls 31 … Continue reading
Dry Weekend Ahead With Cold Mornings
DOESN’T FEEL LIKE MAY: Temperatures are only in the 50s over the northern third of the state this afternoon… the average high for May 8 at Birmingham is 80. Light rain continues to fall, but the rain will end from west to east in the coming hours, and the sky will clear tonight. A few strong storms are still possible over far Southwest Alabama, where SPC maintains a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms. Continue reading
Showers Today; Cooler Tonight
RADAR CHECK: We have patchy showers across Alabama early this morning ahead of a cold front approaching the state. The rain will be more widespread later this morning into the afternoon hours. The air will be cool and stable over the northern half of the state with temperatures holding in the 60s, but a few strong to severe storms are possible over Southwest Alabama, where SPC defines a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms. Continue reading
Showers Tomorrow; More Cool Air For The Weekend
BLUE SKY: Temperatures have recovered nicely from the chilly start today; we are seeing readings mostly in the 68-72 degree range with a bright sunny sky. Clouds will increase tonight, however, ahead of the next approaching cold front. Continue reading
Dry Today; Showers Return Tomorrow
TOMORROW THROUGH THE WEEKEND: Another cold front will pass through the state tomorrow with clouds and occasional showers. There could be a rumble of thunder, but no risk of severe storms. Rain amounts will be under 1/2 inch, and we won’t get out of the 60s over the northern half of the state. The sky will clear tomorrow night, and the weekend will feature sunshine in full supply Saturday and Sunday with cold mornings. Continue reading
Cool Tonight; Showers Return Friday
WINDY, COOL MAY DAY: Strong north winds of 15-25 mph are ushering in cool air into Alabama this afternoon as expected; temperatures are mostly in the 68-73 degree range, but we note Cullman reports only 60 degrees at 2:00. The average high for Birmingham on May 6 is 79. The sky is sunny over the southern two-thirds of the state, but some clouds have dropped down into North Alabama. Those clouds will dissipate tonight, and with a clear sky and diminishing wind we project a low in the 40-45 degrees range for most communities early tomorrow. Continue reading
Windy/Much Cooler Today
COOL MAY DAY: Following a cold front that passed through the state last night, today will be noticeably cooler with a high between 65 and 70 degrees. A strong north wind will develop during the day, averaging 15-30 mph with gusts to 35; a wind advisory is in effect for much of the state. Some clouds will move down into North Alabama this afternoon, but the day will be dry. South Alabama will enjoy sunshine in full supply. Continue reading
Showers/Storms This Evening; Much Cooler Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms continue to increase across North Alabama this afternoon ahead of a cold front. These will drop southward in coming hours, and will be capable of producing small hail and strong gusty winds. SPC maintains a low end, “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for roughly the northern third of the state through the evening hours. Continue reading
