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Dry, Quiet Pattern Continues With A Warming Trend Ahead
NICE WARM-UP TODAY: With sunshine in full supply, temperatures will rise into the mid 70s across Alabama today, right at seasonal averages for mid-April in Alabama. The warming trend will continue for the rest of the week and the weekend… look for a high around 80 tomorrow, followed by low to mid 80s Friday, and mid 80s Saturday and Sunday. An upper ridge will keep rain producing systems northwest of Alabama; expect mostly sunny days and fair nights. Continue reading
Dry Through The Weekend: Warmer Days Ahead
SEVERE CLEAR: Not a cloud in the sky across the great state of Alabama this afternoon, but temperatures remain below average with most places in the 58-64 degree range at mid-afternoon. Tonight will be clear and cool with a low in the 40-48 degree range. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Sunshine in Full Supply
Not a cloud in the sky today across Alabama, and after the cold start to the day, we are seeing temperatures head into the mid to upper 60s this afternoon; these are about ten degrees below normal for this time of year. Continue reading
Big Warm-Up Later This Week; Dry Through The Weekend
SUNNY DAYS: With a clear sky, temperatures are mostly in the 37-45 degree range across Alabama this afternoon; we expect a high today in the mid to upper 60s… the average high for Birmingham on April 19 is 76. Continue reading
Dry Weather Ahead; Big Warm-Up Later This Week
CLEARING: As advertised, the sky is clearing nicely across Alabama this afternoon as dry air and subsidence (sinking air) take over. Temperatures are well below average for mid-April… some spots north of Birmingham haven’t gotten out of the 50s. Tonight will be clear and cool with a low between 37 and 45 degrees for most places. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Gradual Clearing and Breezy
Drier air is moving into Alabama today and the sky is clearing slowly. Our winds will become breezy at times the rest of today gusting at 20-25 mph out of the northwest. Continue reading
Drier, Calmer Weather Ahead For Alabama
RADAR CHECK: Rain has moved out of Alabama early this morning, but clouds linger across much of the state at daybreak. We are forecasting a clearing sky today with sunshine returning this afternoon… the high will be in the 67-71 degree range for most places. The average high for Birmingham on April 18 is 76. Continue reading
Rain At Times Over The Weekend; A Few Strong Storms
SUNNY AFTERNOON: With sunshine in full supply across Alabama this afternoon, temperatures are in the 78-82 degree range for most places. Clouds will move in tonight, however, and a batch of rain and storms will arrive early tomorrow morning. These storms could be strong with small hail and gusty winds; SPC has much of North Alabama in a low end “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for this activity. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Sunny Good Friday; Storms Return Tonight
Beautiful weather today across all of Alabama; we are seeing tons of sunshine today and temperatures are warm with upper 70s and lower 80s across Central Alabama as we roll through the afternoon hours. Continue reading
Dry Today; Showers/Storms Return Over The Weekend
ANOTHER NICE DAY AHEAD: With sunshine in full supply today, look for a high between 77 and 81 degrees this afternoon… the average high in Birmingham on April 15 is 75. Clouds will increase tonight, and showers and storms will likely move into the northwest counties of the state after midnight. SPC has a low end “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms defined for Northwest Alabama after midnight… heavier storms could produce some small hail and gusty winds. Continue reading
