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Clouds Linger Today; A Mostly Dry Weekend Ahead
RADAR CHECK: Rain is still falling over parts of East Alabama early this morning, but the rain has ended over the western two-thirds of the state. And, that lingering rain should be out of the state soon. But, clouds will linger today, and temperatures remain below average for late October with a low only in the low 60s in most places (the average high for today in Birmingham is 72). Continue reading
Wet Night Ahead For Alabama
RADAR CHECK: Rain is fairly extensive across Alabama this afternoon in response to a surface low on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Temperatures are hovering in the 56-61 degree range over the northern half of the state due to the clouds and rain; our average high is 73 for October 25 in Birmingham. The wet weather will continue tonight; heavier rain totals will be found over the southern counties of the state, where a few thunderstorms are possible as well. SPC maintains a “marginal risk” of severe storms for Mobile and Baldwin counties tonight. Continue reading
Rain Becomes Widespread Today
VERY COOL AND WET: Rain is moving into West Alabama early this morning in response to a surface low over Louisiana; today will be very wet and cool across the state with that rain becoming widespread by late morning and through the afternoon and tonight. Temperatures won’t get out of the 50s over the northern half of the state… the average high for Birmingham today is 73. Continue reading
Cold, Wet Day For Alabama Tomorrow
THIS AFTERNOON: We have a very nice October afternoon across Alabama with ample sunshine though high cirrus clouds; temperatures are mostly in the low 70s, right at seasonal averages. Clouds move into the state tonight, however, in response to a surface low forming over South Louisiana. Continue reading
Dry Today; Rain Returns Tomorrow
ONE MORE DRY DAY: The sky will be partly sunny across most of Alabama today with high clouds filtering the sun; most communities will see a high in the low 70s this afternoon. Clouds will increase statewide tonight as a surface low forms near the Louisiana Gulf Coast in response to remnant energy from former eastern Pacific Hurricane Willa. Continue reading
Dry Today/Tomorrow; Rain Returns Thursday
PLEASANT FALL WEATHER CONTINUES: For most of Alabama dry weather continues today; the exception is along the Gulf Coast where periods of rain are likely. Most of that rain will fall over Mobile and Baldwin counties… for the rest of the state the sky will be partly sunny with a high in the low 70s. Tomorrow will be dry statewide; with ample sunshine temperatures rise into the low 70s again. Clouds will thicken tomorrow night. Continue reading
Rain Returns Later This Week
FINE FALL DAY: With ample sunshine, temperatures are mostly in the upper 60s and low 70s across the northern half of Alabama this afternoon. We see a few high cirrus clouds over South Alabama, but the low levels remain very dry. Tonight will be fair and cool, but not as cold as last night, with lows in the 40s for most places. Some of the traditionally colder spots could visit the 30s again. Continue reading
Dry/Cool Today; Rain Returns Thursday
TOMORROW/WEDNESDAY: Delightful fall weather continues with a good supply of sunshine both days; we project a high between 70 and 73 degrees… early morning lows will be mostly in the 40s. Continue reading
Some Light Rain Tomorrow
**No afternoon Weather Xtreme video today** THIS AFTERNOON: The sky is still mostly sunny across Alabama this afternoon, with high cirrus clouds creeping in from the west. Nothing on radar, and temperatures are mostly in the mid 70s. Clouds will … Continue reading
Dry Today; Some Light Rain Tomorrow Morning
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: We will maintain the chance of some light rain at times tomorrow, mainly during the morning hours. Rain amounts will be under a quarter of an inch; otherwise the day will be cloudy and cool with temperatures in the 60s. The sky becomes clear tomorrow night, and Sunday morning will be the coldest one so far this season with lows in the 38-42 degree range. Then, during the day Sunday, we expect sunshine in full force with a high in the low to mid 60s. Continue reading
