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Unsettled Weather For Alabama Through Friday
WET PATTERN DEVELOPS: On the maps this morning, there is a large scale upper trough west of the state, moving in our direction. The upward motion associated with the trough, along with increased tropical moisture, will set the stage for unsettled weather for Alabama today, and through the rest of the week. The sky will be generally cloudy each day, and we will forecast occasional showers and thunderstorms. The rain won’t be continuous, of course, but the pattern suggests the potential for beneficial rain through Friday. Continue reading
Showers/Storms Become More Active Tomorrow
**No afternoon Weather Xtreme video today; we are on a holiday schedule. Back to “two a days” tomorrow** QUIET MEMORIAL DAY: There is very little activity on radar this afternoon across Alabama; showers are very hard to find so far. … Continue reading
Hot Humid Memorial Day; A Few Afternoon Storms
SUN, HEAT, STORMS: Routine late May weather continues across Alabama on this Memorial Day. We expect a good supply of sunshine this morning, followed by a few random, scattered storms this afternoon. The chance of any one spot getting wet today is in the 20/30 percent range, and most of them will come from about 1:00 until 9:00 p.m. Continue reading
Sun And Scattered Storms
RADAR CHECK: As is typically the case in late May, this day is very warm, very humid, and we have random, scattered showers and thunderstorms in progress. They are moving to the east, and heavier storms are capable of producing small hail and gusty winds. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Muggy Meter on the Rise
Dew points are climbing higher with upper 60s and lower 70s starting to be more common, meaning the air is becoming more sticky and uncomfortable. Continue reading
Warm, Humid Days With A Few Scattered Storms
RADAR CHECK: A batch of strong thunderstorms is moving across the Tennessee Valley region of North Alabama early this morning; these storms are producing frequent lightning and gusty winds, but are expected to remain below severe limits. They will move out of the state by mid-morning; otherwise, today will be warm and humid with a mix of sun and clouds, and some risk of scattered storms this afternoon and this evening. The high today will be in the mid-80s for most communities; the average high for May 22 at Birmingham is 83. Continue reading
Warm, Humid Days Ahead With Scattered Storms
RADAR CHECK: It is a fairly quiet afternoon across Alabama; temperatures are in the 77-83 degree range at mid-afternoon with very few showers on radar. Isolated showers will remain possible through early tonight. Continue reading
Warmer Days Ahead; A Few Showers This Afternoon
WARMING TREND: After four consecutive days with below-average temperatures across the northern half of Alabama, a warming trend begins today as the upper low to the north begins to weaken and lift out. We expect a high in the low 80s today; the average high for Birmingham on May 21 is 83. The sky will be partly sunny, and a few isolated showers are possible this afternoon. Continue reading
Warming Trend Ahead For Alabama
RADAR CHECK: Not much on radar across Alabama this afternoon; just a few sprinkles over the northeast corner of the state. Otherwise, we have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures mostly in the 75-80 degree range, still below … Continue reading
Only Isolated Showers Today; Warmer Days Ahead
ON THE MAPS: A deep upper low continues to spin away over Tennessee this morning; this feature will keep temperatures over the northern half of Alabama below average today; most places will stay under 80 degrees. The average high for Birmingham on May 20 is 82. A few isolated showers could form this afternoon, but odds of any one spot getting wet are only 10/20 percent. Continue reading
