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Warm, Humid, Scattered Storms
RADAR CHECK: We have the classic case of totally random, scattered showers and storms on a late summer afternoon across Alabama. Some spots getting heavy rain, many spots with nothing…. Showers and storms are moving slowly to the west, and … Continue reading
Typical Late Summer Weather
SCATTERED AFTERNOON STORMS: Alabama’s weather won’t change much for the rest of the week. An upper ridge stays in place; the surface front that was across the central part of the state yesterday has dissipated. We will forecast partly sunny … Continue reading
WeatherBrains 556: Dr. John and the Swami Hat
WeatherBrains Episode 556 is now online (September 12, 2016). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you! This week’s show is all about the 2016 NWA Annual Meeting! Other discussions in this weekly podcast … Continue reading
Scattered Storms Daily Through Friday
RADAR CHECK: A surface front bisects Alabama this afternoon; the northern counties of the state are in dry air, and we see no rain along and north of I-20. South of the front thunderstorms with heavy rain and lots of … Continue reading
Only Isolated Storms Later Today
ON THE MAPS: We have a surface front pretty much bisecting Alabama this morning; north of the front the air is drier, and temperatures have dropped into the upper 50s for a nice taste of fall. Muscle Shoals is down … Continue reading
A Few Weekend Showers
WE NEED RAIN: Today is the 8th consecutive day with no rain for much of North and Central Alabama; the sky is mostly sunny and temperatures are in the low 90s. Dewpoints remain low, and humidity values are mostly in … Continue reading
A Few Weekend Showers Possible
DAY EIGHT: Today will be the 8th consecutive day without measurable rain for much of North and Central Alabama. With an upper ridge overhead and dry air at the surface, we expect a good supply of sunshine today with a … Continue reading
Weak Front Arrives Over The Weekend
ANOTHER DRY DAY: This is the seventh consecutive day with no measurable rain for much of North/Central Alabama… temperatures are mostly in the low 90s with a good supply of sunshine. Birmingham reported 91 degrees at 2:00 with a dew … Continue reading
Pleasant Mornings, Hot Afternoons
NEW DAY, OLD FORECAST: Today will be the seventh consecutive day with no rain for Birmingham and most of North/Central Alabama; dry air means a mostly sunny sky with a high up in the low to mid 90s this afternoon. … Continue reading
A Dry Pattern Continues For Alabama
HOT SEPTEMBER AFTERNOON: Temperatures are mostly in the mid 90s across Alabama this afternoon; Birmingham’s average high for September 7 is 87. The good news is that dew points and humidity levels are fairly low. At 3:00 Birmingham reported 93 … Continue reading
