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Significant Risk Of Flooding Over North Alabama
TOO MUCH RAIN: Rain is increasing across Alabama early this morning; we note a few thunderstorms embedded in the large area mass over the western counties of the state. Soaking rains are likely through tonight, and a flash flood watch is in effect for about the northern half of the state, where 24 hour rain totals could exceed 3 inches. Continue reading
Soaking Rains Continue; Falling Temperatures Today
**No Weather Xtreme video this morning** RADAR CHECK: Rain and thunderstorms cover most of Alabama this morning as a long wave upper trough and cold front move in from the west. Here are the current watches and warnings as of … Continue reading
Severe Storms/Flooding Possible Tonight
THIS AFTERNOON: A few stronger storms have formed over Central Alabama, producing small hail through parts of Hale, Bibb, Jefferson, and Shelby counties. The storms as I write this are still well below severe limits. To the south, a larger mass of rain and storms is over much of South Alabama. Continue reading
Dual Flooding/Severe Thunderstorm Threat For Alabama
ACTIVE WEATHER AHEAD: Alabama will have the dual threat of heavy rain/flooding and strong to severe thunderstorms over the next 36 hours as a dynamic weather system approaches from the west. We have showers and thunderstorms in progress this morning over roughly the northern half of the state, but the core risk of stronger storms will come later today and tonight. Continue reading
Severe Storms Possible Late Tomorrow/Tomorrow Night
RADAR CHECK: Some light rain is falling across parts of East and Central Alabama this afternoon, otherwise the sky is mostly cloudy with temperatures kn the 60s and low 70s. We will maintain the chance of a few passing showers tonight; temperatures will hold in the 60s. Continue reading
Showers Today; Strong To Severe Storms Tomorrow Night
CLOUDY, MILD WEATHER TODAY: Moist air has returned to Alabama; we have light to moderate rain falling over about the northern half of the state this morning. Look for a high around 70 degrees today; the sky will stay cloudy with some rain at times. But, it won’t rain all day, and there is no risk of severe storms. Continue reading
Just Like Spring; Strong Storms Wednesday
SPRING PREVIEW: As advertised this morning, temperatures are around 70 degrees over much of Alabama this afternoon; the average high for Birmingham on February 3 is 56. The record high for the date is 80 set in 1990. Birmingham reports 73 degrees at 3:00p CT; this ties the warmest temperature recorded in 2020 (we also hit 73 on January 11). The sky is mostly sunny, but clouds will increase tonight as moisture begins to return to the state. Continue reading
Spring-Like Today; Strong Storms Wednesday
BIG WARM-UP TODAY: Temperatures are all over the board this morning; across North Alabama at 5:00 a.m. they range from 32 at Fort Payne to 55 at Muscle Shoals. But, everyone warms up nicely today as temperatures climb toward the 70 degree mark along with a partly to mostly sunny. The average high for Birmingham on February 3 is 56. Continue reading
Mostly Dry Weekend Ahead; Strong Storms Next Week
RADAR CHECK: Clouds cover much of Alabama this afternoon, but as expected, rain today has been very light and spotty. Most places haven’t seen enough rain to measure, and we are seeing just a few light showers over the southeast part of the state at mid-afternoon. Temperatures are in the upper 40s and low 50s; the average high for January 31 at Birmingham is 55. Continue reading
Patchy Light Rain Today; A Mostly Dry Weekend Ahead
CLOUDY, COOL DAY: We will mention scattered light rain in the forecast today, but like the system this past Wednesday many Alabama communities won’t have enough rain to measure due to limited moisture. Otherwise, today will be mostly cloudy and cool with a high between 50 and 55 degrees. Continue reading
