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A Look At The Alabama Weather Situation
The primary severe weather concern will be tomorrow afternoon and evening, but we will deal with periods of rain, and possibly a few thunderstorms tonight as a warm front begins to lift northward through Central Alabama. SPC continues to mention a threat of severe storms for the southern half of Alabama tonight… the main threat will come from strong gusty winds and small hail. The tornado threat for South Alabama tonight is very low. Continue reading
Midday Look At The Alabama Weather Situation
We have a rather volatile weather situation for Alabama over the next 36 hours. We need to mention this is what we expect during March, April, and May… the prime spring tornado season months. This is not unprecedented or unusual. But, as with any severe weather threat, you need to pay close attention and put yourself in a place to hear severe weather warnings. Continue reading
A Look At The Alabama Severe Weather Threat
This is mid-March in Alabama, so having a severe weather threat is what we expect this time of the year. We will have an active pattern through tomorrow night. Continue reading
A Look At The Alabama Severe Weather Situation Sunday/Monday
TODAY: Scattered showers and storms across Alabama early this morning will end in a few hours, and the late morning and afternoon will be generally rain-free with only isolated showers. The sun should break out at times, and the high will be in the upper 70s. A few spots could touch 80 where the sun stays out longer.
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Warmer Days Ahead; Some Rain Tomorrow Night
BIG WARM-UP: As expected, a nice warming trend is beginning across Alabama this afternoon. With sunshine in full supply, temperatures are well up in the 60s after a sub-freezing start this morning. We stay above freezing tonight; with a fair sky most places will see a low in the 40s. Continue reading
Warming Trend Begins Later Today
ANOTHER FREEZE: Here are some temperatures just before daybreak across the great state of Alabama… Black Creek 22 Fort Payne 25 Pell City 25 Cottondale 25 Gadsden 26 Hueytown 26 Anniston 27 Alexander City 27 Talladega 28 Weaver 28 Thorsby … Continue reading
Freeze Warning Again Tonight; Warmer Tomorrow
THIS AFTERNOON: Temperatures are only in the 40s over the northern third of Alabama this afternoon with a chilly north wind; Birmingham reports 53 degrees at 3p CT…. that is 13 degrees below the average high of 66. Continue reading
Warming Trend Begins Tomorrow Afternoon
Today will be another sunny, cool day with a high in the mid 50s, about ten degrees below average for mid-March in Alabama. And, tonight, a freeze warning is in effect for almost all of Alabama… Continue reading
Freeze Warning For North/Central Alabama Tonight
BLUE SKY AND SUNSHINE: With a good supply of sunshine this afternoon, temperatures are in the mid 50s across much of North/Central Alabama, about ten degrees below average for mid-March in Alabama. Tonight will be clear and cold; a freeze warning is in effect for areas north of a line from Tuscaloosa to Brent to Clanton to Opelika. Continue reading
Sub-Freezing Lows Early Tomorrow and Thursday
TOMORROW/THURSDAY: The wind will be near calm tomorrow and Thursday morning, opening the door for lots of frost, and lows in the 20s for many North/Central Alabama communities. A freeze warning is in effect tonight for areas north of a line from Tuscaloosa to Clanton to Auburn. Continue reading
