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Dry Through Tomorrow; Strong Storms Thursday
NICE WARM-UP TODAY: We are starting the day with temperatures mostly in the 40s early this morning; we project a high in the low 70s this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine. Tomorrow will be dry as well… with a mix of sun and clouds we expect a high in the mid 70s. Continue reading
Dry Tomorrow/Wednesday; Rain Returns Thursday
RADAR CHECK: A large mass of rain covers much of Central Alabama this afternoon; this is in response to a wave of low pressure moving along a stalled front over the southern part of the state. There is a big thermal contrast on either side of the front; temperatures are in the 50s across North Alabama, but to the south Mobile reports 81 degrees at 2:00p CDT. Rain will end from west to east this evening, and we drop into the 40s overnight. Continue reading
Showers Today; Dry Tomorrow/Wednesday
SHOWERS POSSIBLE TODAY: Today will be mostly cloudy across Alabama with the potential for a few passing rain showers thanks to a nearly stationary front across the state, and a weak upper disturbance passing through. Rain amounts, most likely, won’t be too heavy, and there is no risk of severe weather. There will be a big temperature variation due to the front; North Alabama will see highs in the 50s.. 60s for Central Alabama, and 70s for the southern third of the state. Continue reading
A Look At Today’s Severe Weather Threat For Northwest Alabama
A complex storm system will impact Alabama later today and tonight, and will bring the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms for the northwest part of the state. There is still some uncertainty concerning the small scale features, but forecast … Continue reading
Showers/Storms At Times Through Tomorrow Night
RADAR CHECK: There is a band of showers over the northern third of Alabama this afternoon, but nothing too widespread or heavy. Elsewhere, there is some filtered sun over the southern two-thirds of the state, and temperatures are in the 60s and 70s. We will maintain the chance of a few showers tonight; temperatures won’t drop below 60 degrees for most communities. Continue reading
Showers Today; Strong/Severe Storms Possible Over The Weekend
MOISTURE LEVELS RISING: Today will be a cloudy day across the great state of Alabama, and we will deal with a few passing showers through tonight. Not an “all day” kind of rain, and we probably won’t hear much thunder. The high this afternoon will be in the mid 60s. Continue reading
Showers Tomorrow… Severe Storms Possible This Weekend
CLOUDS MOVING IN: Clouds will continue to increase across Alabama tonight, and a few showers are possible after midnight as moisture levels continue to rise. Tomorrow will be a mostly cloudy day with a few passing rain showers, not a “wash-out”, however. The high tomorrow will be in the 60s as the warming trend continues. Continue reading
Warmer Days Ahead; Severe Storms Possible This Weekend
NICE WARM-UP TODAY: Temperatures are below freezing once again over much of Alabama early this morning, but a warming trend begins this afternoon as we rise to near 60 degrees. The sky becomes mostly cloudy tonight, and we will mention the chance of a few passing showers tomorrow as moisture levels continue to rise. No “wash out”, but just expect a shower from time to time with a high in the 60s. Continue reading
Another Freeze Tonight; Severe Storms Possible Over The Weekend
SUNNY BUT COLD: A deep cobalt blue sky is over Alabama this afternoon; temperatures are in the 40s over the northern counties, with 50s to the south. Another freeze is ahead tonight; most places will drop into the 20s early tomorrow morning. Continue reading
Dry/Cold Again Today; Severe Storms Possible This Weekend
FRIGID START: The calendar says March, but it feels more like January early this morning across Alabama and the Deep South. Here are some temperatures just before sunrise… Black Creek 17 Cullman 19 Hueytown 20 Pell City 21 Haleyville 21 … Continue reading
