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Clearing Tomorrow; Sunny Easter Sunday
COLD, WET: A deep, cold core upper low is moving over Alabama this afternoon, setting the stage for a cloudy, cold, and wet day. Temperatures over the northern half of the state are in the 47-54 degree range… next time we have a day this cool will probably come in October. Occasional rain showers will continue through tonight. Continue reading
Much Cooler, Light Rain At Times
COOLER, SOME LIGHT RAIN: A deep, cold core upper low will move through Alabama today. Heavier thunderstorms over Southeast Alabama are moving out of the state, but we will still forecast periods of light rain today. We might even hear of some small hail with light rain showers this afternoon due to the cold air aloft associated with the upper low. Temperatures won’t get out of the 50s today… next time we have a day this cool will probably come in October. Continue reading
Threat For Severe Storms Across Alabama Tonight
WATCHING THE RADAR: A line of severe storms is along I-55 in Mississippi as I write this update; a few tornado warnings are in effect for line segments where storms are in rotation. But, here in Alabama, all is calm… it is a warm, windy afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures in the 76-80 degree range. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorms Are Possible Tonight
SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE TONIGHT: Another dynamic storm system will impact Alabama over the next 24 hours, but the day today should be fairly quiet. The sky will be mostly cloudy, and temperatures will rise to near 80 degrees this afternoon. As the pressure gradient tightens, south winds will ramp up this afternoon, averaging 15-25 mph with higher gusts. Any showers today should be very widely spaced. Continue reading
Severe Storms Possible Tomorrow Night
ACTIVE SPRING WEATHER: High cirrus clouds are over Alabama this afternoon; nothing on radar and temperatures are mostly in the mid to upper 70s. We note a showers and storms over Northeast Mississippi; some of those could clip the northwest corner of our state tonight, but most places will stay dry overnight. Continue reading
Strong/Severe Storms Possible Tomorrow Night
ONE MORE DRY DAY: Expect a good supply of sunshine across Alabama today with a high in the low 80s this afternoon. To the west we will be watching developments from Texas to the Great Lakes as severe storms are forecast to develop late today and tonight ahead of a potent weather system. Continue reading
Storms Return Thursday Night
SPECTACULAR SPRING DAY: Another delightful day for Alabama; sunshine in full force this afternoon with temperatures generally between 76 and 80 degrees. The sky will stay clear tonight with a low in the 50s. Continue reading
Dry Through Tomorrow; Strong/Severe Storms Thursday Night
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SPRING DAY: With a clear sky, temperatures are mostly in the 40s across Alabama early this morning. We are forecasting sunshine in fully supply today with a high between 77 and 80 degrees for most communities. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny and warm with a high in the low 80s. And, while we enjoy the dry, warm weather, severe storms will likely break out west of here as another dynamic storm system moves out of the western U.S. There is a risk of severe storms tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night in a broad zone from Texas to the Midwest. Continue reading
Storms Return Late Thursday/Thursday Night
SEVERE CLEAR: Nothing but sunshine across Alabama this afternoon; temperatures are generally in the 65-70 degree range. Tonight will be fair and cool with a low in the upper 40s for most communities. Continue reading
Dry Through Wednesday; More Storms Thursday Afternoon/Night
COOL, DRY DAY AHEAD: A few spots have dipped into the upper 30s early this morning… our Skywatcher at Black Creek, just northeast of Gadsden, reports 37 degrees just before daybreak. It was also 37 at Cullman and Haleyville; most places are in the low to mid 40s. Today will feature sunshine in full supply with a high between 68 and 71 degrees (the average high for April 15 at Birmingham is 74). Continue reading
