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Feels Like Christmas
COLD AIR RETURNS: We are starting the day with temperatures mostly in the low to mid 30s with a clear sky across the great state of Alabama. We expect a cloudless sky today with a high in the 47 to … Continue reading
Cold Air Rolling Into Alabama
THIS AFTERNOON: The sun is shining brightly over much of North and Central Alabama, and the lingering clouds to the southeast will dissipate soon as dry air takes over. Temperatures are only in the low 50s in many locations. Tonight … Continue reading
Colder Days Ahead
RADAR CHECK: Lingering showers continue in scattered pockets across Alabama early this morning… The rain will end from west to east over the next few hours, and sunshine returns this afternoon as dry air takes over. The day will be … Continue reading
Rain/Strong Storms Tonight, Then Cooler
RADAR CHECK: Rain is increasing over Alabama late this afternoon… STRONG STORMS TONIGHT: Rain will become widespread tonight as an upper trough approaches from the west. Thunderstorms are very possible, and SPC maintains a “marginal” risk of severe weather tonight … Continue reading
Fifteen Years Ago Today
On December 16, 2000… an EF4 tornado tore through the southern part of Tuscaloosa, killing eleven people and injuring over 100. Nine of the fatalities occurred in mobile homes, one in a vehicle, and one in a commercial building converted … Continue reading
Many Weather Changes Ahead
CHILLY MORNING: We start this day with a clear sky and very cool temperatures; colder pockets are actually down in the mid 30s, with low 40s elsewhere. Clouds will increase today ahead of a big upper trough lifting out of … Continue reading
Rain Tomorrow Night; Cold Weekend Ahead
BLUE SKY: Hard to find a decent cloud in the Alabama sky today; temperatures are well up into the 60s; Birmingham reports 69 degrees at 2:00p CT. Tonight will be clear and cool with a low in the 40s. CHANGES … Continue reading
Rain Tomorrow Night; Cold Weekend Ahead
DELIGHTFUL DECEMBER DAY: We are starting the day mostly in the 40s, although colder pockets across North Alabama are in the upper 30s. With a strong December sun, we project a high in the upper 60s today… a few spots … Continue reading
WeatherBrains 517: Tugged On It In Oklahoma
WeatherBrains Episode 517 is now online (December 14, 2015). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you! The BrainChild behind tonight’s show is no stranger to the show, having appeared several times. He is … Continue reading
Rain Wednesday Night; Much Colder Friday
SUNNY AFTERNOON: As advertised, the sky has cleared nicely across Alabama today, and most communities are enjoying blue sky and sunshine this afternoon with temperatures in the pleasant 60s. Tonight will be clear and cool with a low down in … Continue reading
