COOL MAY DAY: Temperatures are only in the mid-60s across parts of North Alabama this afternoon, almost 20 degrees below average for the middle of May. An upper low over Tennessee has pushed clouds into the northern half of the state keeping temperatures down. But, to the south, there is a decent amount of sunshine over the southern half of the state, where mid-80s are being reported. The radar is very quiet, showing basically nothing over all of Alabama at mid-afternoon. We will keep the chance of scattered showers in the forecast for North Alabama this evening, but most places will be dry. Continue reading →

DOESN’T FEEL LIKE MAY: Temperatures are only in the 50s over the northern third of the state this afternoon… the average high for May 8 at Birmingham is 80. Light rain continues to fall, but the rain will end from west to east in the coming hours, and the sky will clear tonight. A few strong storms are still possible over far Southwest Alabama, where SPC maintains a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms. Continue reading →

BLUE SKY: Temperatures have recovered nicely from the chilly start today; we are seeing readings mostly in the 68-72 degree range with a bright sunny sky. Clouds will increase tonight, however, ahead of the next approaching cold front. Continue reading →

TOMORROW THROUGH THE WEEKEND: Another cold front will pass through the state tomorrow with clouds and occasional showers. There could be a rumble of thunder, but no risk of severe storms. Rain amounts will be under 1/2 inch, and we won’t get out of the 60s over the northern half of the state. The sky will clear tomorrow night, and the weekend will feature sunshine in full supply Saturday and Sunday with cold mornings. Continue reading →

WINDY, COOL MAY DAY: Strong north winds of 15-25 mph are ushering in cool air into Alabama this afternoon as expected; temperatures are mostly in the 68-73 degree range, but we note Cullman reports only 60 degrees at 2:00. The average high for Birmingham on May 6 is 79. The sky is sunny over the southern two-thirds of the state, but some clouds have dropped down into North Alabama. Those clouds will dissipate tonight, and with a clear sky and diminishing wind we project a low in the 40-45 degrees range for most communities early tomorrow. Continue reading →

SPECTACULAR SPRING DAY: We have a cobalt blue sky across Alabama today with temperatures 15-20 degree below average; we are seeing mostly upper 50s and low 60s at mid-afternoon. The average high for April 10 at Birmingham is 73. Tonight will be clear and cold; colder pockets will drop into the 30s with potential for some frost. Then, tomorrow will be another delightful day with ample sunshine along with a high in the low 70s. Clouds will increase tomorrow night. Continue reading →

A FEW SHOWERS TONIGHT: One more clipper type system will roll through Alabama tonight, with potential for a few scattered rain or snow showers over the northern third of Alabama. Like the clipper this morning, precipitation will be light and we expect no impact. Continue reading →

A FEW SHOWERS: A couple of clipper type systems will bring the risk of scattered showers to the northern quarter of the state over the next 24 hours, but most of Alabama will stay cool and dry. The first disturbance will bring a few showers this morning to North Alabama; there is some potential for a snow shower over the northeast corner of the state (no impact if any snow falls). Otherwise, today will feature a mix of sun and clouds with a high in the mid 50s. Continue reading →

RADAR CHECK: Clouds cover much of Alabama this afternoon, but as expected, rain today has been very light and spotty. Most places haven’t seen enough rain to measure, and we are seeing just a few light showers over the southeast part of the state at mid-afternoon. Temperatures are in the upper 40s and low 50s; the average high for January 31 at Birmingham is 55. Continue reading →