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Showers Possible Over North Alabama Tomorrow
HAPPY HALLOWEEN: As expected, temperatures are not as cold across the great state of Alabama this morning with mostly 40s being reported… but some of the colder pockets over Northeast Alabama are in the 30s. Today will be dry and pleasant; with a partly to mostly sunny sky we rise into the upper 60s this afternoon. Continue reading
Warming Trend Ahead; Still Dry Tomorrow
BLUE SKY AND SUNSHINE: Temperatures have recovered nicely after the frosty start earlier today; readings are generally in the mid to upper 60s this afternoon under a cobalt blue sky. Tonight will be clear and not as cold as recent nights; most places will see a low in the 40s, although a few spots over East Alabama could dip into the upper 30s. Continue reading
Warmer Days Ahead For Alabama
We rise into the mid to upper 60s later today with ample sunshine, still below the average high of 71 for October 30 (for Birmingham). Tonight will be clear and not as cold as recent nights; most places will see a low in the 40s early tomorrow, with upper 30s for colder spots. Continue reading
Cold Front Nearing Northwest Alabama
BIG CHILL TOMORROW: A cold front will pass through Alabama tonight, bringing the coldest air so far this season to our state tomorrow. But today, the weather is comfortable with temperatures mostly in the low 70s this afternoon with a mostly cloudy sky. A few small, isolated showers are on radar over the central counties of the state; scattered showers remain possible over the next few hours, but the most widespread rain with the front will come after 10:00 tonight. Continue reading
Rain Tonight; Sharply Colder Tomorrow
COLDEST AIR SO FAR THIS SEASON ON THE WAY: We warm into the low 70s later with clouds increasing ahead of an approaching cold front. A few scattered showers could break out late this afternoon or this evening, but the most widespread rain comes after 10:00 tonight. Rain amounts of 1/2 to 1 inch are likely, and while some thunder is possible, SPC has dropped the “marginal risk” and no severe storms are expected. Continue reading
Coldest Air So Far This Season Arrives Saturday
FINE FALL DAY: As advertised, temperatures have responded nicely to a strong October sun today with readings in the low 70s for most places at mid-afternoon. Tonight will be clear and not as cold as recent nights; lows will be in the upper 40s and low 50s early tomorrow.
RAIN RETURNS: Clouds increase tomorrow ahead of a cold front; there is only a small risk of an afternoon shower over the western half of the state. A few scattered showers are possible tomorrow evening between 6 and 9 p.m… mainly over the western half of Alabama, but the most widespread rain will come late tomorrow night into Saturday morning. Continue reading
Coldest Air So Far This Season By Saturday
We warm nicely today with a strong October sun; most communities will enjoy a high in the low 70s this afternoon. Tonight will be fair and not as cold as recent nights. Continue reading
Another Chilly Night Ahead; Colder This Weekend
GOLDEN DAYS OF FALL: Doesn’t get much better. A cobalt blue sky, excellent visibility, low humidity, and a fresh northwest wind across Alabama today. Temperatures are over 10 degrees below average in most places with readings around 60 degrees at mid-afternoon. Tonight will be clear and cold with lows between 38 and 44 for most places. Continue reading
Cool Today; Colder This Weekend
Today will be sunny and cool with a high in the low 60s this afternoon; ten degrees below average for October 25. Continue reading
Chilly Night Ahead; Even Colder This Weekend
FINE FALL DAY: The sky is mostly sunny across the great state of Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 60s. We do note clouds and showers over Middle Tennessee; some of these could clip the northeast corner of our state tonight, but most communities will be dry. By early tomorrow, we project lows in the 38-42 degree range. Continue reading
