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Hot Weather Continues; Rain Chances Increase By Sunday
STILL HOT: We are forecasting highs in the mid 90s each afternoon through Friday as a strong upper ridge holds across the Southeast U.S. Partly to mostly days, fair nights, and just a few isolated thunderstorms during the peak of the daytime heating process. Chance of any one spot getting wet today is 20 percent, and only 10 percent tomorrow and Friday. Continue reading
Scattered Strong Storms This Afternoon
RADAR CHECK: Scattered, slow moving thunderstorms are over North and East Alabama this afternoon… they are producing heavy rain, gusty winds, and some small hail. A flash flood warning is in effect for parts of Lauderdale, Lawrence, and Limestone counties in the Tennessee Valley until 5:15 p.m. Away from the storms, the weather is partly sunny and hot with temperatures in the mid 90s in many places. Continue reading
Sizzling September Weather Continues; Higher Rain Chances By Sunday
HOT SEPTEMBER WEATHER: Birmingham’s official high yesterday was 98 degrees; 11 degrees above average, but under the record high for September 9 (103 set in 1925). Anniston also recorded a high of 98, while Tuscaloosa and Gadsden topped out at 96 degrees. The weather won’t change much each day through the rest of the week as a strong upper ridge remains parked across the Deep South. Partly to mostly sunny days, fair nights, and only isolated afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Continue reading
Scattered Strong Storms; Hot Afternoon
RADAR CHECK: Scattered strong thunderstorms are over the southern half of Alabama this afternoon with little movement. One storm near Marbury prompted a severe thunderstorm warning at 2:45. Away from the storms, it is a hot September afternoon with temperatures … Continue reading
September Heat Continues
SEPTEMBER HEAT CONTINUES: A strong upper ridge across the Deep South means temperatures will remain above average across Alabama this week, and prospects of beneficial rain will stay low. Continue reading
Hot, Dry Weekend Ahead
PLEASANT FRIDAY: Temperatures are very close to seasonal average for early September; most places are in the 88-92 degree range this afternoon with a sunny sky and low humidity. Tonight will be fair, but not as cool as last night as dew points begin to rise. Continue reading
Dry Weekend Ahead With Hot Afternoons
PLEASANT START: We have a cool early September morning across Alabama; cooler spots like Fort Payne and Cullman are in the upper 50s just before daybreak. But, we warm up in a hurry with sunshine in full supply today as we project a high in the low 90s this afternoon. Humidity levels will remain fairly low. Continue reading
Dry Weather For Alabama Through The Weekend
SUNNY, BREEZY AFTERNOON: Temperatures are generally in the upper 80s and low 90s the afternoon; the average high for September 5 at Birmingham is 88. No, it doesn’t magically get cool after Labor Day in Alabama. On this date in 1925 it was 112 degrees at Centreville, the hottest temperature on record in our state. The mean last day of 90 degree heat (based on data at Birmingham) is September 19, but we have experienced 90 degree heat as late as October 20. Continue reading
Still Dry Today, But Breezy With Low Humidity
DRY DAYS: Sunny weather continues across Alabama today, but humidity levels will be a tad lower following a dry front that passed through last night. And, a north breeze will increase this afternoon into the 10-20 mph range, making the September heat feel more comfortable. The high today will be in the low 90s; tonight will be clear and pleasant; cooler spots could see lows in the upper 50s early tomorrow. Continue reading
Hot, Dry Weather For Alabama Through The Weekend
HOT SEPTEMBER DAY: Temperatures are in the low to mid 90s across Alabama this afternoon… about 5 degrees above average for early September (Birmingham’s average high for September 4 is 89). The air is dry, and the sky is sunny. A dry front comes through tonight, and the high tomorrow will be closer to 90. Continue reading
