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Only Isolated Showers Tonight/Tomorrow
WARM, MOSTLY DRY PATTERN: We will forecast a partly sunny sky across Alabama today with a high at or just over 80 degrees again this afternoon, but we will introduce the chance of isolated showers and storms tonight and tomorrow with a weak surface front nearing the northwest corner of the state. Continue reading
Calm April Weather Pattern This Week
With sunshine in full supply, temperatures are close to 80 degrees across North/Central Alabama this afternoon with no rain on radar. We do note strong storms firing up in a zone from Texas to the Great Lakes, along a cold front… Continue reading
Basic/Advanced Storm Spotter Session Videos
Thanks to all who attended this year’s basic/advanced storm spotter classes at the BJCC in Birmingham; we had a great crowd and really enjoyed the day. Continue reading
Benign Pattern This Week
Here’s your green light to plant across Central Alabama as this past weekend’s cold snap will be the last frost or freeze until the fall. Continue reading
April 8, 1998: A Defining Day
April 8, 1998 was a day that defined our TV station, and to some degree, my career at the time. Continue reading
Cold Night Ahead; Beautiful Weekend
Once the sun goes down, it will cool off quickly this evening, and we expect a low between 35 and 40 degrees for most places early tomorrow with a chance of scattered light frost, but colder spots will have a good chance of seeing a late season freeze. Continue reading
Windy, Cool April Weather Continues
CHILLY MORNING: Our Skywatcher up at Black Creek (just northeast of Gadsden),Vic Bell, reports 33 degrees early this morning with some frost; most places are in the 38-42 degree range with a clear sky and cool north breeze. Today will be sunny, breezy, and cool with a high in the mid 60s this afternoon. Continue reading
Good Or Bad Forecast
Weather brings out the best and worst in people. James discusses response to yesterday’s forecast. Over 300 people have commented. Join them! Continue reading
Chilly Nights Ahead
BLUSTERY APRIL DAY: Temperatures are a good 15-18 degrees below average across Alabama this afternoon; most places are in the mid to upper 50s, and a strong northwest wind of 15-30 mph is making it feel cooler. The sky is partly sunny over the northern half of the state, with sunshine in full supply down south. Continue reading
Windy, Cool April Day
Windy and much cooler conditions are in store for today with a wind advisory in effect. Tonight will be clear and chilly. Watch out for the possibility of frost Saturday morning. Continue reading
