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Strong Storms Early Tonight
RADAR CHECK: Nothing on radar across Alabama as I write this shortly before 3:00, but a band of showers and storms is passing through Memphis… This activity will scoot through North Alabama early tonight, and they could be fairly strong … Continue reading
A Few Strong Storms Late This Afternoon
BECOMING WINDY LATER TODAY: Most of Alabama is under a “wind advisory”… pressure gradient winds will ramp up this afternoon, out of the south averaging 15-25 mph, with gusts to 30 mph. Temperatures will rise from the 40s early this … Continue reading
Strong Storms Late Tomorrow
CLOUDLESS SKY: Another fine spring day with a sunny sky, and temperatures in the 60s. But, some changes area ahead for the mid-week period. STRONG STORMS POSSIBLE: A deep surface low will be over the Great Lakes tomorrow, with a … Continue reading
Cooler Today; Storms Tomorrow Evening
ANOTHER SUNNY DAY: Expect sunshine in full supply across Alabama again today, but temperatures will be about 10 degrees cooler than those we enjoyed yesterday; most locations will see a high in the mid 60s this afternoon. The average high … Continue reading
Storms Return Wednesday Night
NO COMPLAINTS TODAY: Another delightful day for Alabama with sunshine in full supply; temperatures are mostly in the mid 70s. An “Alberta Clipper” to the north will pull down cooler air into our state tomorrow; the high will drop into … Continue reading
Another Delightful Spring Day
BIG WARM-UP: We actually have some 30s over Northeast Alabama early this morning; Vic Bell at Black Creek reports 34 shortly before sunrise. But, the dry air over Alabama will warm up very nicely today, and most places will see … Continue reading
Brighter Weekend Ahead; Chilly Mornings
RADAR CHECK: Most of the really significant rain remains over the southern half of Alabama this afternoon, with only patchy light rain over the northern counties. Additional rain showers will remain possible through early tonight, but dry air takes over … Continue reading
Severe Weather Risk Today – South Alabama
RADAR CHECK: There is a broad mass of showers and storms early this morning from near Pensacola to Atlanta… We note Covington County in far South Alabama is under a severe thunderstorm warning, issued at 5:41. The severe weather risk … Continue reading
Volatile Atmosphere Over Alabama
**No afternoon Weather Xtreme video today** MIDDAY LULL: As expected, we are getting a nice break from the rain this afternoon, and with some sunshine temperatures are rising through the 70s, making for an unstable atmosphere. TO THE WEST: A … Continue reading
Updated Timeline
This is the approximate time when you can expect the greatest risk of severe storms later today and tonight… Scroll down for deeper details from Bill Murray, and stay tuned to the blog for frequent updates this afternoon.
