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Tropical Action
It has been very, very quiet across the Atlantic basin this season, which is expected during an El Nino year. But, we have a wave in the far eastern Atlantic with a good chance of becoming a tropical depression or … Continue reading
Summer Rain
WET PATTERN SETTING UP: An upper low has formed just west of Alabama, and that feature will just hang around much of the week, setting up a wet and unsettled weather pattern. We expect mostly cloudy weather statewide through tonight, … Continue reading
Scattered Showers/Storms Return
RADAR CHECK: As expected, we have showers and thunderstorms across North/Central Alabama this afternoon in scattered, random locations. The storms are drifting to the northwest, and are producing heavy rain and frequent lightning… they will die down later tonight after … Continue reading
Humidity Levels Rising
MOIST AIR RETURNS: After two days of dry, continental air, the typical maritime tropical airmass returns to much of Alabama today, meaning we will have the risk of “scattered, mostly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms” today. We should mention … Continue reading
Humidity Levels Rising In Coming Days
SUNNY AUGUST AFTERNOON: As expected, this is another very nice summer day across Alabama, with a good supply of sunshine, low humidity, and temperatures generally in the 88 to 91 degree range. Keep in mind on this date in 2007, … Continue reading
Fine August Morning
TOUCH OF FALL: Most North Alabama communities are in the 60s this morning, but a few spots have fallen into the upper 50s, including Fort Payne. And, early risers have enjoyed the Perseid meteor shower peak in the crisp air; … Continue reading
A Touch Of Fall Tonight
FINE AUGUST AFTERNOON: As expected, temperatures are mostly in the upper 80s and low 90s this afternoon, but dew points have dropped down into the 57-62 degree range. At 2:00 p.m. CT… Birmingham reported 88 degrees with a dew point … Continue reading
Lower Humidity; Cooler Tonight
VERY PLEASANT FOR MID-AUGUST: While we still expect a high close to 90 degrees today, drier air will drop the dew points into the 50s by mid to late afternoon, meaning lower humidity levels and much more comfortable conditions. And, … Continue reading
Dry Air Takes Over Tonight
RADAR CHECK: As expected, the most widespread and heavier storms across Alabama this afternoon are over the southern half of the state, but a few stray, isolated showers are over Northeast Alabama… The isolated North Alabama showers will end very … Continue reading
Drier Air Moves In Later Today
RADAR CHECK: We have early morning showers and thunderstorms in progress cross North and Central Alabama ahead of a surface front… these are moving southeast, and are well below severe limits. As the front pushes southward, we believe most of … Continue reading
