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Severe Storms Possible Again Thursday
QUIET DAY AHEAD: Dry weather continues across Alabama today, despite a cold front passing through. No moisture means no rain, and not many clouds. The high will be in the 70s this afternoon. Fair weather continues tonight, and most of tomorrow will be dry although there should be a gradual increase in clouds. Continue reading
Next Round of Storms Comes On Thursday
SUNNY AFTERNOON: Nothing but sunshine over the northern half of Alabama this afternoon; temperatures are generally in the 68-73 degree range. Tonight will be clear and cool with a low between 48 and 53 degrees. Continue reading
Improving Weather Today; More Storms Late Wednesday Night
DRIER AIR ARRIVING: After another day of heavy rain and strong to severe thunderstorms, improving weather headlines the Alabama forecast today as dry air returns. Morning clouds will give way to afternoon sunshine; the high will be in the low 70s. The average high for Birmingham on April 20 is 76. Tomorrow will be another rain-free day with a good supply of sunshine; the high will be in the mid to upper 70s. Continue reading
Today’s Severe Weather Threat In Alabama
Another vigorous spring weather system will impact Alabama today, with the dual threat of severe thunderstorms and flooding. THIS MORNING: Rain and thunderstorms are over much of Alabama this morning, ahead of a northward moving warm front. These storms are … Continue reading
Afternoon Update On The Severe Weather Threat Tomorrow
SPC has upgraded parts of West and Southwest Alabama to a “moderate risk” (level 4/5) of severe thunderstorms tomorrow/tomorrow night. The greatest severe weather threat tomorrow will likely focus along/south of a warm front, which is expected to move to … Continue reading
A Detailed Look At Tomorrow’s Severe Weather Threat
APRIL IN ALABAMA: This is the core of the spring tornado season in Alabama, and for the second Sunday in a row we have the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms across the state. A vigorous weather system will bring … Continue reading
Showers Late Tonight; Severe Storms Possible Sunday
BEAUTIFUL AFTERNOON: We are enjoying a mostly sunny day across Alabama with just a few high thin cirrus clouds; temperatures are mostly in the mid 70s, right at seasonal averages for mid-April. Clouds will increase tonight, and a few showers are likely after midnight as a cold front passes through. There could be a rumble of thunder somewhere, but no severe storms, and rain amounts will be light. The rain should be over by 8:00 a.m. tomorrow for most places, and the sky becomes mostly sunny by afternoon. Tomorrow will be a few degrees cooler with a high between 68 and 72. Clouds will increase tomorrow night. Continue reading
Severe Storms Possible Sunday
ANOTHER NICE DAY AHEAD: Dry air remains in place across Alabama this morning… we expect a good supply of sunshine today with a high in the mid 70s. Clouds will increase tonight ahead of a cold front, and a band of showers will move into the state after midnight. There could be a clap of thunder somewhere, but no risk of severe thunderstorms. Continue reading
Showers Early Saturday; Strong/Severe Storms Sunday
BLUE SKY: Not a cloud in the sky within at least 300 miles this afternoon. A very dry airmass, a sunny sky, and temperatures not too far from 70 degrees. Tonight will be clear and not as cold as last night; most communities will see a low in the 40s, but colder valleys and protected areas could reach the 30s again. Continue reading
Dry Through Tomorrow; Strong/Severe Storms Possible Sunday
WARMER DAYS AHEAD: Look for a nice warm-up today; with ample sunshine we will enjoy a high around 70 degrees. Tomorrow will be dry as well; the sky partly to mostly sunny with a high in the mid to upper 70s. Clouds will increase tomorrow night. Continue reading
