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Updated Look At Tomorrow’s Severe Weather Threat
There is little change in the thinking about tomorrow; we have a fairly significant threat of severe thunderstorms across all of Alabama. SPC, in their late mooring update, expanded the “moderate risk” (level 3/5) to include most all of Alabama. … Continue reading
Severe Storms Likely Across Alabama Tomorrow
MILD, BREEZY TODAY: The sky will be mostly cloudy across Alabama through tonight with a south wind averaging 10-20 mph. A few showers are possible by afternoon, but a decent part of the day should be dry. But, to the west, a very active severe weather day is likely for parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Continue reading
Showers Tomorrow; Severe Storms Saturday
HIGH CLOUDS: High cirrus clouds have moved over Alabama this afternoon ahead of a complex storm system developing west of the state. Temperatures are mostly in the low to mid 60s, and the clouds become thicker and lower tonight. Continue reading
Still Dry Today; Severe Storms Likely Saturday
ONE MORE DRY DAY: Look for a high in the mid 60s across much of Alabama today with a mix of sun and clouds. Then, tonight, the sky becomes mostly cloudy as moist air surges northward from the Gulf of Mexico. Tomorrow will be a mostly cloudy and very mild day; the high will be close to 70 degrees; about 15 degrees above average for mid-January in Alabama. We will mention a chance of showers by afternoon… but rain becomes more likely tomorrow night. Continue reading
One More Dry Day; Severe Storms Possible Saturday
WONDERFUL WINTER DAY: We are enjoying another bright, sunny afternoon across Alabama with temperatures mostly in the 58-64 degree range at mid-afternoon. The average high at Birmingham on January 8 is 53. Tonight will be clear; most locations drop into the mid 30s by daybreak… colder spots will see another freeze. Then, tomorrow, we will enjoy one more dry day… with a partly sunny sky we project a high in the mid 60s. Clouds thicken tomorrow night. Continue reading
Rain Returns Friday; Severe Storms Possible Saturday
BEAUTIFUL DAY AHEAD: Temperatures are below freezing over much of Alabama early this morning… places like Gadsden, Cullman, and Fort Payne are in the mid 20s just before sunrise. But, look for a nice warm-up today with a high in the low 60s. The air remains very dry, and the sky will be sunny. We expect mid 60s tomorrow with a mix of sun and clouds. Continue reading
Rain Returns Friday; Severe Storms Possible Saturday
COBALT BLUE SKY: A very dry airmass covers Alabama this afternoon; the sky is sunny statewide. Temperatures are in the 50s over North Alabama, with 60s over the southern part of the state. Tonight will be clear and cold; we project lows between 28 and 34 degrees. Then, sunny weather continues tomorrow with a high in the low 60s. For Thursday, we rise into the mid 60s with a mix of sun and clouds. Continue reading
Potential For Heavy Rain/Severe Storms By Friday/Saturday
SUNNY, COOL DAY AHEAD: An upper trough brought some light rain to the northern half of Alabama during the overnight hours; that rain is now in Georgia, and a new surge of dry air is pushing into the state. Today will be sunny and a bit cooler; the high will be in the mid to upper 50s over North Alabama, with low 60s for the southern counties. Tonight will be clear and cold… the low early tomorrow will be in the 28-34 degree range. Continue reading
Some Light Rain Possible Late Tonight; Severe Storms Saturday
PLEASANT AFTERNOON: Temperatures are mostly in the 60s across Alabama this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine. A fast moving disturbance will bring some clouds into the state tonight, and some potential for scattered light rain from about midnight to 6:00 a.m. Moisture is very limited, and many communities probably won’t see enough rain to measure. Continue reading
Some Light Rain Tonight; Severe Storms Possible Saturday
QUIET THROUGH MID-WEEK: We will forecast a mix of sun and clouds across Alabama today; temperatures will warm nicely, and most places will see a high in the low 60s this afternoon. Clouds thicken tonight, and some light rain is possible after midnight as a disturbance in the upper atmosphere passes through the region. Moisture is very limited, and rain amounts should under a tenth of an inch for most communities where rain falls. Continue reading
