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Severe Storms Possible Across Alabama Tomorrow
SEVERE WEATHER THREAT TOMORROW: A dynamic weather system will bring the chance of strong to severe thunderstorms to Alabama tomorrow afternoon and evening. SPC maintains an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) for much of Central and Southwest Alabama, for areas south of a line from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham to Opelika. A “sight risk” (level 2/5) covers the rest of the state. Continue reading
Strong/Severe Storms Possible Tomorrow Afternoon/Evening
MILD WEATHER CONTINUES: Look for a high in the 69-74 degree range across most of Alabama today… the average high for Birmingham on January 2 is 54. Dense fog is a problem again this morning over the southern third of of the state, where a dense fog advisory is in effect. Scattered showers will form today as moist air surges northward; a thunderstorm is possible in spots this afternoon. Continue reading
Looking Back At Monday Night’s Event Across The Tennessee Valley
TENNESSEE VALLEY MINI-SNOWMAGEDDON: Many have been asking about the situation across far North Alabama last night. Here are some notes… *I am on “vacation” this week, but weather never takes a break, and I was watching the situation unfold last … Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Not as Cold, but Some Snow
Still cold, but most locations are finally above freezing with upper 30s to lower 40s common across North/Central Alabama. An “Alberta Clipper” is bringing clouds into Alabama today, along with a little light snow, or snow flurries to the northern third of the state this afternoon and early tonight. Continue reading
Frigid Christmas Weekend Ahead
**No afternoon Weather Briefing video today; we are on a holiday schedule** COLD IS THE WORD: Despite a sunny sky, temperatures remain in the teens across North Alabama this afternoon. Even in Deep South Alabama there is a big chill … Continue reading
The Deep South Is In The Deep Freeze
BIG TIME COLD: Temperatures across North Alabama are in the 4-14 degree range early this morning, with wind chills as low as -15F. Mobile is now below freezing, and in Dothan temperatures are falling fast. Lingering snow flurries will end soon, and today will be mostly sunny and windy with temperatures remaining well below freezing over the northern 3/4 of the state. Continue reading
Long Awaited Arctic Front Arrives Tonight
BITTERLY COLD AIR GETTING CLOSE: While most of Alabama is overcast this afternoon, the sky has cleared temporarily over some of the western counties at mid-afternoon. Temperatures are mostly in the 50s, but the coldest air in several years will invade Alabama tonight. The Arctic front is approaching Memphis as I write this. Continue reading
Alabama Goes Into The Deep Freeze Tonight
BITTERLY COLD AIR GETTING CLOSE: Temperatures will reach the 55-61 degree range across Alabama this afternoon with a mostly cloudy sky; most of the day will be dry, and the sun could peek out in spots this afternoon. Enjoy these temperatures as the long awaited Arctic front will enter the northwest corner of the state around 6-7p CT. Continue reading
Brutally Cold Air About 36 Hours Away
CLOUDY, CHILLY DAY: Sunshine is hard to find across Alabama; clouds are hanging tough in most places with temperatures in the 40s. The sky will remain cloudy through tomorrow, but most communities will be dry. Continue reading
Dry Today; Bitterly Cold Air Rolls Arrives Late Tomorrow Night
DRY DAY AHEAD: Look for a high in the mid 50s across most of Alabama today with intervals of sunshine as dry air returns to the state. Clouds thicken tonight and tomorrow ahead of an Arctic front; some light rain is possible ahead of the front during the afternoon and evening hours, but amounts should be light Continue reading
