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Sunshine Returns This Afternoon
RADAR CHECK: As expected, there was no severe weather in Alabama last night or early this morning despite a dynamic weather system approaching; the lack of instability prevented any problems with severe storms. But, gradient winds were gusty, in the … Continue reading
Near Record Warmth This Weekend
SPRING-LIKE WEATHER: We are projecting a high in the 72-75 degree range tomorrow and Sunday… not quite at record levels, but very close. Here are the record highs for Birmingham… December 12 78 (1971) December 13 79 (1931) Tomorrow and … Continue reading
El Nino Winters
I wrote this way back on August 13… “Almost every night on national news media outlets, we hear of “monster storms” with “80 million in the path” that are “unprecedented”. Today a new level of hyperbole has been introduced with … Continue reading
Near Record Warmth Through Sunday
AT DAYBREAK: The sky is mostly cloudy cloudy early this morning, and temperatures are in the 60s, above average highs for December 11. Today will be mostly cloudy and unseasonably mild, and we will mention the chance of a few … Continue reading
Warm Afternoons; Severe Storms Possible Sunday Night
DELIGHTFUL DECEMBER DAY: Temperatures are generally in the 67-70 degree range this afternoon with a partly sunny sky; nothing showing up on radar. Warm afternoons will headline the forecast through the weekend; expect low 70s tomorrow, and low to mid … Continue reading
Stormy End To The Weekend
DENSE FOG ADVISORY: Dense fog remains a problem for much of North and West Alabama; visibility is very restricted; it will dissipate by mid-morning. Temperatures are mostly in the 40s as the day begins. Expect a partly sunny sky through … Continue reading
Severe Storms Possible Sunday Night
RADAR CHECK: Despite a short wave passing across North Alabama this afternoon, nothing is showing up on radar at mid-afternoon. Seems like the low levels are just too dry for any showers today. Temperatures are in the 50s over the … Continue reading
Strong Storms Late In The Weekend
A FEW SPRINKLES TODAY? A short wave aloft will pass over Alabama today; moisture is very limited, but it could squeeze out a few showers or sprinkles across the northern counties this afternoon. The chance of any one spot getting … Continue reading
Small Risk Of A Shower Tomorrow
BLUE SKY AND SUNSHINE: Hard to find a decent cloud in the Alabama sky today; temperatures are mostly in the low 60s, a little above average for December 8 (Birmingham’s average high today is 58). The sky will stay mostly … Continue reading
Alabama Weather At Christmas
There are some that believe it has always been cold, and should be cold at Christmas in Alabama, and something is wrong this year since we are projecting temperatures, generally speaking, above average through the rest of the month. Let … Continue reading
