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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
Summer-Like Warmth Ahead
ONE LAST COOL MORNING: Temperatures are mostly in the 40s over the northern half of Alabama early this morning; for many places, this will be the last morning with a low in the 40s until late September or October. The weather stays dry today with a partly to mostly sunny sky; we project a high in the mid-70s this afternoon. The average high for May 12 at Birmingham is 81. Continue reading
Cool Tonight; Much Warmer Weather In The Days Ahead
BLUE SKY: Temperatures are in the 65-73 degree range across North/Central Alabama this afternoon, still well below the average high of 80. The air is dry, and the sky is clear. Tonight will be cool and dry with a low in the 40s. Continue reading
Summer-Like Warmth Arrives Later This Week
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY AHEAD: A cold front passed through Alabama in dry fashion last night, and we are forecasting another beautiful day across the Deep South. With ample sunshine, expect a high close to 70 degrees this afternoon with low humidity levels. The average high for May 11 at Birmingham is 80. Continue reading
Very Cold Morning For Mid-May
Here are some low temperatures across Alabama early this morning… Black Creek (near Gadsden) 31 Vic Bell, reports: “My first May freeze here in 20 years of record-keeping, I’ve had frost as late as May 22” Little River Falls 31 … Continue reading
Dry Weekend Ahead With Cold Mornings
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
Showers Today; Cooler Tonight
RADAR CHECK: We have patchy showers across Alabama early this morning ahead of a cold front approaching the state. The rain will be more widespread later this morning into the afternoon hours. The air will be cool and stable over the northern half of the state with temperatures holding in the 60s, but a few strong to severe storms are possible over Southwest Alabama, where SPC defines a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms. Continue reading
Showers Tomorrow; More Cool Air For The Weekend
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
