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Rain Moves In; Much Colder Later Today
RADAR CHECK: Rain is increasing over the northern half of Alabama this morning ahead of a strong cold front near Memphis. The front will pass through the state today, and rain will become widespread with potential for some thunder; the good news is that we do not expect any issues with severe thunderstorms. Rain amounts of 1/2 to 1 inch can be expected through early tonight, when the rain shifts to the south. Continue reading
Cold Air, Rain Moving Into Alabama Tomorrow
THIS AFTERNOON: While the sun is shining in places like Huntsville, Scottsboro, and Fort Payne, much of the state is under an overcast sky with temperatures around 60 degrees. Continue reading
Cold Air Invades Alabama Tomorrow
WET, COLDER TOMORROW: Rain will push into Alabama tomorrow as the front moves southeast. The good news is that we don’t expect any severe storms, although some thunder is possible. Looks like a decent part of the rain will be post-frontal, in the colder air. Rain amounts of around 1/2 inch are likely. Continue reading
Dry, Pleasant Weekend Ahead
THIS AFTERNOON: For some, this is a mostly sunny afternoon, but others are still seeing a persistent low cloud deck. Temperatures at pretty much all reporting stations are in the 60s. Continue reading
Mild Through Tuesday; Then Much Colder
Clouds and fog this morning should give way to some sun this afternoon; the weather stays mild with a high in the 60s this afternoon.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Not much change in the weather; we could see more fog late tonight and early tomorrow, otherwise partly sunny pleasant days and fair cool nights tomorrow and Sunday. Highs 67-70, lows in the 40s. Continue reading
Much Colder Air About Six Days Away
TOMORROW THROUGH SUNDAY: After a cloudy start, the sky becomes partly sunny tomorrow with a high in the mid to upper 60s. Then, for Saturday and Sunday, we project patly sunny mild days and fair cool nights. The high Saturday will be in the upper 60s, followed by low 70s Sunday. Continue reading
A Few Showers Today; Still Mild
RADAR CHECK: Rain has moved into parts of West Alabama early this morning ahead of a Pacific front, and we will mention the risk of rain showers today statewide. But, this won’t be a big rain event with limited moisture and weak dynamic forcing… most places will see amounts under a quarter of an inch. Otherwise, today will be mostly cloudy with a high in the 60s. Continue reading
Showers Tomorrow; Much Colder In A Week Or So
SHOWERS RETURN: The sky will become mostly cloudy across Alabama tonight ahead of a Pacific front that will bring showers to the state tomorrow. The rain won’t be too widespread or heavy, but one or two passing showers are a pretty good possibility. Rain amounts will be under 1/2 inch for most places, and while some thunder is possible, it is not especially likely. And, no risk of severe storms. Otherwise, tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with a high in the 60s. Continue reading
Dry, Mild Today… Showers Return Tomorrow
MILD AFTERNOON: Temperatures are above freezing this morning across Alabama, and project a high in the 67-70 degree range this afternoon. Mid and high level clouds will slowly increase thanks to a short wave approaching from the west, but the low levels will stay dry and we expect no rain today. Clouds will thicken tonight ahead of an approaching cold front. Continue reading
Showers Return To Alabama Thursday
BLUE SKY AND SUNSHINE: Temperatures are in the 67-70 degree range across North/Central Alabama this afternoon with hardly a cloud in the sky. Tonight will be mostly fair and not as cold as recent nights; most places will see a low in the 40s early tomorrow. Continue reading
