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Heavy Rain/Tornado Potential Tomorrow
TONIGHT/TOMORROW: As Tropical Storm Harvey moves to the northeast on a track that is west of Alabama, it will keep our weather unsettled through tomorrow with occasional rain and a few thunderstorms. The rain could be heavy at times, and we will have the proper combination of shear and instability tomorrow for the potential for a few isolated tornadoes. Continue reading
Periods Of Rain Through Tomorrow; Dry Weekend Ahead
WET IS THE WORD: Tropical Storm Harvey is making a second landfall on the Louisiana coast south of Lake Charles this morning, and it is finally on the move. With a track west of Alabama, we will be on the wet side of the system, and Harvey promises to bring a good wet down to the state through tomorrow night. Continue reading
Big Wet Down For Alabama Ahead
RADAR CHECK: Rain is falling across much of Southwest Alabama this afternoon as deeper moisture associated with Tropical Storm Harvey moves in. Rain will expand northward, and will cover much of Alabama late tonight and tomorrow as Harvey moves slowly northeast. Continue reading
Deeper Moisture Headed For Alabama
EYES STILL ON HARVEY: Deeper moisture from Tropical Storm Harvey will move into Alabama over the next 24 hours. Still today rain across our state should be mostly light and scattered, although heavier rain is likely over Mobile and Baldwin Counties, where a flash flood watch is in effect. With a cloudy sky, we won’t get past the low 80s this afternoon. Very comfortable for late August. Continue reading
Wet Weather Ahead For Alabama
WET PATTERN SETTING UP: Lots of clouds across Alabama today, but as expected not much in the way of rain. Just a few scattered sprinkles, and temperatures are only in the upper 70s and low 80s. Sure doesn’t feel like August.
Not much change tomorrow; mostly cloudy with just some scattered light rain. The high will be at or just over 80 degrees for most communities. Continue reading
Rain Returns To Alabama This Week
THE ALABAMA WEATHER SITUATION: Needless to say, all eyes are still on Tropical Storm Harvey and the situation in Southeast Texas. Here in Alabama, we will see a mostly cloudy sky today, and a few sprinkles are possible across the western counties of the state. But, most communities will be dry despite the clouds. The high today will be at or just over 80 degrees.
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A Few Showers Possible Sunday; Harvey Close To Texas
THE ALABAMA SITUATION: As expected, it has been a dry day across most of Alabama with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s this afternoon. We stay dry tomorrow with a partly sunny sky; the high will be in the 85-88 degree range for most places. Continue reading
Dry In Alabama As Harvey Approaches Texas
ANOTHER REFRESHING MORNING: Many of the cooler spot are down in the 50s early this morning as we enjoy a preview of fall. Dry, continental air remains over Alabama, and today will be another sunny day with a high in … Continue reading
Harvey Ramps Up; Dangerous Situation For The Texas Coast
FINE DAY IN ALABAMA: Unusually dry air covers most of Alabama this afternoon. Under a sunny sky, temperatures are in the 80s, and humidity levels are low for August. Tonight will be clear and pleasant again, with cooler spots seeing upper 50s early tomorrow morning. Continue reading
Dry Air Covers Alabama; Eyes On Harvey
THE WEEKEND: It now looks like Harvey will hold over South Texas, meaning no real impact on our state this weekend. Moisture levels will creep up, and we will mention the risk of scattered showers, but it looks like of Saturday and Sunday will be dry with a partly sunny sky. Highs hold in the mid to upper 80s. Continue reading
