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Winter Storm Watch Expanded Southward
CALM TODAY: While all of the attention is focused on wintry precipitation possibilities tomorrow, we need to mention that today will a cool, calm day for the state. We are in the 27-32 degree range early this morning, and the … Continue reading
Winter Storm Watch For Friday
COLD TODAY, MUCH COLDER FRIDAY: The one thing for sure is that the weather in Alabama will be very cold Friday through the weekend. Most North Alabama communities are only in the 40s this afternoon, and the second phase of … Continue reading
Late Morning Update
The new 12Z model set is coming in a little more aggressive with snow potential for the I-20 corridor Friday and Friday night… We will have a collaboration chat with the NWS Birmingham early this afternoon, and then present our … Continue reading
Very Cold Air By Friday; Wintry Precipitation??
TRENDING COLDER: The first surge of colder air moves into Alabama today; temperatures will hover around 50 degrees much of the day with a sky featuring more clouds than sun. No rain expected. Tomorrow will be dry and cool with … Continue reading
Cold Air On The Way; Winter Mischief?
THIS AFTERNOON: Temperatures are mostly in the 60s across the great state of Alabama this afternoon, and we are seeing breaks in the overcast with some sun breaking through. COLDER DAYS AHEAD: Colder air begins to roll into Alabama tonight; … Continue reading
Winter Storm Potential Late This Week
WILD MONDAY: Unfortunately we had four fatalities in Alabama from the storms yesterday and last night; all of the deaths came at Rehobeth, in Houston County just south of Dothan. NWS survey teams will be in that area this morning … Continue reading
Storms Tonight; Winter Issues Late This Week?
RADAR CHECK: As expected, this has been a busy thunderstorm day across Alabama. Rain and storms continue this afternoon with the heaviest rain over East, Central, and Southwest Alabama. A flash flood emergency is in effect for Jackson, in Clarke … Continue reading
A Word About The Late Week Winter Mischief
Seeing lots of buzz about this across social media, and while I addressed it on the discussion early this morning, I wanted to make a few quick points at midday. The new GFS run (12Z) has come in very aggressive … Continue reading
Severe Storms Possible Later Today/Tonight
Welcome to the New Year… and the weather folks will be very busy over the next seven days with severe weather potential today, and a chance of winter mischief as the weekend begins. But, the clear focus today has to … Continue reading
Severe Weather Threat Tomorrow
After another cool, wet day, a strong southerly flow develops across Alabama tomorrow, bringing warmth, unstable air, and the threat of severe storms. SPC has now upgraded the threat; there is an “enhanced” severe weather threat for much of West … Continue reading
