RADAR CHECK: Rain is increasing over parts of South Alabama this afternoon… the rest of the state is mostly cloudy with temperatures in the 70s. Expect occasional showers and a a few thunderstorms statewide tonight and tomorrow; with weakening dynamics severe storms are not expected. Rain amounts will vary from around one inch across the Tennessee Valley of North Alabama, to around a quarter of an inch for much of South Alabama. This won’t be a drought buster.
Expect a clearing sky Thursday, followed by a mostly sunny day Friday. Highs remain in the 70s through the end of the week.
THE WEEKEND: Cooler air rolls into the Deep South just in time for the weekend. The weather stays dry with a sunny sky both days; highs will be in the 60s with lows well down in the 40s. Colder spots will dip into the 30s early Sunday morning.
Still seeing signs of relatively widespread frost for North Alabama each morning during the first half of the week. Much of the week looks dry for Alabama… see the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: An area of low pressure is expected to form along a weakening frontal boundary a few hundred miles south of Bermuda over the next day or so. This system could gradually acquire some subtropical characteristics late this week or this weekend while it moves slowly eastward over the western to central Subtropical Atlantic. By early next week, environmental conditions are forecast to become unfavorable for further development. Chance of development is 40 percent.
No tropical storms are expected near the Gulf or the U.S. for at least the next 7-10 days.
FOOTBALL WEATHER: Auburn hosts Arkansas Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium (11:45a CT kickoff)… the sky will be sunny with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s.
Alabama will be in Baton Rouge to play LSU (2:30p CT kickoff)… it will be a sunny day there with temperatures in the mid 70s during the first half, falling into the upper 60s by the final whistle.
The weather looks excellent for all of the games played in Alabama Saturday; a clear sky with a high between 65 and 70 degrees. For evening games temperatures will fall quickly into the 50s.
ON THIS DATE IN 1968: An F3 tornado tore through part of Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia counties from near Chickasaw to Bay Minette to Brewton. At least 18 homes were destroyed and another 259 homes were damaged. Five mobile homes were demolished and 10 others were damaged. Many other structures sustained damage along the path. Significant damage was reported in places like Eight Mile, Saraland, Bay Minette, Canoe, Shady Grove; 18 people were injured.
Look for the next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…
