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Scattered Showers/Storms Over The Next Few Days
UNSETTLED WEATHER: A fairly deep upper low will develop over the Southeast U.S. over the next 24 hours, and is cut off from the stronger winds aloft… meaning it will hang around for a few days. This feature will bring cloudy periods to the state, cooler than average temperatures, and scattered showers and thunderstorms. The storms will be rather random, so no way of being able to give a start/stop time for any specific location. And, while no severe storms are expected, heavier showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing small hail thanks to the cold air aloft associated with the upper low. Continue reading
We Now Have Tropical Storm Arthur
RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT FINDS THE DEPRESSION EAST OF FLORIDA HAS STRENGTHENED INTO TROPICAL STORM ARTHUR… Continue reading
Plenty of Sun; Getting Hot
Plenty of sunshine and very warm to hot temperatures highlight the forecast for the rest of our Saturday. The sky is not severe clear, but has some upper-level cirrus as well as fair weather cumulus.
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Very Warm Weekend Ahead; Only Isolated Showers
**No afternoon Weather Xtreme video today** RADAR CHECK: We have a few small, scattered showers over the western part of Alabama this afternoon; they are moving northward, and will dissipate after sunset. For the rest of the state, we have … Continue reading
Warm Afternoons; Isolated Showers
WARM MAY WEATHER CONTINUES: We note a few widely scattered showers on radar early this morning over North Alabama, but most of the state is dry with temperatures in the 60s. The weather won’t change much through the weekend; look for a mix of sun and clouds daily with afternoon highs in the 84-90 degree range. Showers will remain very widely spaced through Sunday afternoon; odds of any one spot getting wet remain in the 10-20 percent range. The big rain producers will pass well to the west and north of Alabama. Continue reading
Warm Days Through The Weekend; Only Isolated Showers
RADAR CHECK: We have a few small, isolated showers near the Mississippi border this afternoon; they are moving north. But, the rest of the state is warm and dry with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Temperatures are generally in the 83-88 degree range. Continue reading
Warm Afternoons; Showers Remain Hard To Find
WARM MAY DAYS: An upper ridge building across the Deep South will keep the major rain producing systems well to the west and north of Alabama through the weekend. We are forecasting partly sunny days, mostly fair nights, with highs in the mid to upper 80s on most days. The average high for Birmingham on May 14 is 81. Continue reading
Warm Days Ahead; Showers Remain Few And Far Between
PLEASANT MAY DAY: The sky is partly to mostly sunny across Alabama this afternoon, and temperatures are generally in the low 80s, right at seasonal averages for mid-May in Alabama. The sky will remain mostly fair tonight with a low in the 60s. Continue reading
Warming Trend Ahead; Generally Dry Pattern
RADAR CHECK: We do note some light rain falling early this morning over far North Alabama, but most of the state is rain-free with temperatures generally in the 50s and low 50s. Expect a partly sunny sky today with a … Continue reading
Warmer Days Ahead; Only Isolated Showers
THIS AFTERNOON: While we have clouds over far North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley, most of Alabama is enjoying a sunny, pleasant May day with temperatures in the 70s. Readings are in the 60s over the northern quarter of the state due to the clouds there. The sky will be mostly fair tonight with a low in the 50s. Continue reading
