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Afternoon Update On The Severe Weather Threat Tomorrow
SPC has upgraded parts of West and Southwest Alabama to a “moderate risk” (level 4/5) of severe thunderstorms tomorrow/tomorrow night. The greatest severe weather threat tomorrow will likely focus along/south of a warm front, which is expected to move to … Continue reading
SPC Upgrades to Moderate Risk for Sunday
SPC upgrades to “moderate risk” (level 4/5) for portions of Alabama Sunday as another another significant severe weather threat is ahead. All modes of severe weather are possible including some strong tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds to 70 mph. Continue reading
A Detailed Look At Tomorrow’s Severe Weather Threat
APRIL IN ALABAMA: This is the core of the spring tornado season in Alabama, and for the second Sunday in a row we have the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms across the state. A vigorous weather system will bring … Continue reading
Showers Late Tonight; Severe Storms Possible Sunday
BEAUTIFUL AFTERNOON: We are enjoying a mostly sunny day across Alabama with just a few high thin cirrus clouds; temperatures are mostly in the mid 70s, right at seasonal averages for mid-April. Clouds will increase tonight, and a few showers are likely after midnight as a cold front passes through. There could be a rumble of thunder somewhere, but no severe storms, and rain amounts will be light. The rain should be over by 8:00 a.m. tomorrow for most places, and the sky becomes mostly sunny by afternoon. Tomorrow will be a few degrees cooler with a high between 68 and 72. Clouds will increase tomorrow night. Continue reading
Severe Storms Possible Sunday
ANOTHER NICE DAY AHEAD: Dry air remains in place across Alabama this morning… we expect a good supply of sunshine today with a high in the mid 70s. Clouds will increase tonight ahead of a cold front, and a band of showers will move into the state after midnight. There could be a clap of thunder somewhere, but no risk of severe thunderstorms. Continue reading
Showers Early Saturday; Strong/Severe Storms Sunday
BLUE SKY: Not a cloud in the sky within at least 300 miles this afternoon. A very dry airmass, a sunny sky, and temperatures not too far from 70 degrees. Tonight will be clear and not as cold as last night; most communities will see a low in the 40s, but colder valleys and protected areas could reach the 30s again. Continue reading
Dry Through Tomorrow; Strong/Severe Storms Possible Sunday
WARMER DAYS AHEAD: Look for a nice warm-up today; with ample sunshine we will enjoy a high around 70 degrees. Tomorrow will be dry as well; the sky partly to mostly sunny with a high in the mid to upper 70s. Clouds will increase tomorrow night. Continue reading
Another Cold Night Ahead
BLUE SKY: Nothing but sunshine across the great state of Alabama this afternoon; temperatures are only in the 58-63 degree range. The average high for Birmingham on April 15 is 74. Tonight will be clear and cold with a low between 34 and 40; frost is likely again for places where the wind goes calm. Colder valleys will see a freeze. Continue reading
Cool, Dry Weather Continues
DRY: Today will be sunny with a high between 60 and 64; the average high for Birmingham on April 15 is 74. Tonight will be clear and cold again; lows will range from 35 to 43, and colder pockets will have the risk of frost again. The good news is that for just about everyone in the state tomorrow morning will be the last frost until sometime in October. Continue reading
Frost Advisory In Effect Early Tomorrow
FROSTY NIGHTS: Every year I advise people to plant anything that might be harmed by frost, or a freeze, until April 15. We almost always have a late season cold snap in April, and here it is. A frost advisory is in effect for the northern half of Alabama tonight; we project lows between 32 and 36 for most places, but the colder spots will see temperatures between 27 and 32 by daybreak tomorrow. Continue reading
