RAIN ON THE WAY: Clouds will increase across Alabama today ahead of a cold front, and rain will push into the northern and western counties this afternoon. Expect a high today in the 55-65 degree range ahead of the wet weather.
Rain is likely statewide tonight; it will end from the northwest tomorrow morning. Most communities will see rain amounts around 1/2 inch; no lightning/thunder. Colder air follows the rain… many places across the Tennessee Valley could hold in the 30s all day tomorrow. Highs will be in the 40s for the rest of the state with some afternoon clearing possible.
Temperatures will be well below freezing statewide early Thursday morning with lows mostly in the 20s. Expect a sunny sky Thursday with highs in the 40s and 50s. Friday will be dry and considerably warmer with highs in the 60s over the southern 2/3 of the state.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: For the first time in several weeks we will actually have calm weather for the weekend. Mostly sunny pleasant days, fair chilly nights. Highs will in the 50s and 60s.
NEXT WEEK: The weather will be relatively mild through the week with highs in the 60s; a number of South Alabama communities will see low 70s, especially over the latter half of the week. There could be a few sprinkles or patches of light rain around the middle of the week, but nothing heavy or widespread. No sign of any snow or ice issues for Alabama for at least the next 10 days. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1959: At 12:55a CT, a plane took off from runway 17 at the Mason City, Iowa airport, carrying the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson. At the time of departure, the weather was reported as light snow, a ceiling of 3,000 feet with sky obscured, visibility 6 miles, and winds from 20 to 30 mph. At around 9:35 am, Hubert Jerry Dwyer spotted the wreckage less than 6 miles northwest of the airport. The three musicians and the pilot died from this crash.
ON THIS DATE IN 1990: Seven tornadoes injured 31 people across western and central Alabama. Three F1 tornadoes struck suburbs west and north of Birmingham, injuring 17 people, mostly from glass. Another F1 tornado destroyed several homes in Margaret, causing 11 minor injuries.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
