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Improving Weather Today; Severe Storms Likely Easter Sunday
STORMY START: Strong storms are over West Alabama as I write this post just before daybreak; severe thunderstorm warnings were required for parts of Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Greene, Hale, and Sumter counties. These storms will weaken soon, and rain will end by mid-morning as drier air works into the state. The sky becomes sunny today with a high between 75 and 80 degrees for most communities. The average high for Birmingham on April 9 is 73. Continue reading
Storms Storms This Afternoon; Severe Storms Likely Late Tonight
ACTIVE DAY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms have formed across Central Alabama this afternoon; heavier storms are producing hail and strong winds; a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for much of Central and South Alabama until 9p CT. Continue reading
Severe Storms Possible After Midnight Tonight
ACTIVE PATTERN: We are in the core of the spring tornado season in Alabama, and we have multiple severe weather threats in the days ahead. Today will be warm with a mix of sun and clouds; temperatures should reach the low 80s this afternoon. The air becomes unstable, and scattered showers and thunderstorms will form by early afternoon. These could be strong, possibly severe, with potential for hail and strong gusty winds. High resolution model data suggests the best potential for the stronger storms this afternoon will be across the central counties of the state. Continue reading
Rain Tapers Off Tonight; Strong Storms Early Thursday Morning
WET AFTERNOON: Rain is fairly widespread across North/Central Alabama this afternoon; there isn’t much lightning showing up, and the risk of severe storms remains very low through the evening. Temperatures are mostly in the 60s where rain is falling, with 70s elsewhere. The rain will taper off from west to east this evening. Continue reading
A Few Showers/Storms Today
WET AT TIMES: Today will be a mostly cloudy day across Alabama with potential for some rain at times; there might even be a strong thunderstorm this afternoon in spots. SPC maintains a low end, “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for a part of West and Southwest Alabama later today. Continue reading
A Few Showers/Strong Storms Possible Tomorrow And Wednesday
RADAR CHECK: It is a relatively quiet Monday afternoon across the great state of Alabama; the sky is partly sunny with temperature Continue reading
Unsettled Weather For Much Of The Week
MOSTLY DRY TODAY: Today will be a warm early April day for Alabama; we project a high in the 80-85 degree range this afternoon. The sky will be partly sunny, and we expect just a few widely scattered showers this afternoon. The chance of any one spot getting wet is only in the 10-20 percent range. Continue reading
Splendid Spring Saturday
Overall it remains another very nice day of spring weather. We are seeing some clouds, but for the most part we have more sun in the Alabama sky. Continue reading
Mostly Dry Weekend Ahead; A Few Showers Sunday
SUNNY SPRING DAY: A dry airmass continues to cover Alabama this afternoon; with a partly to mostly sunny sky temperatures are in the 70s at mid-afternoon. The sky will be fair tonight with a low in the 50s. Continue reading
Pleasant Spring Weather Continues
NO COMPLAINTS: Look for another very nice early spring day across Alabama today; lots of sunshine with a high in the mid to upper 70s this afternoon. The average high for Birmingham on April 3 is 71. Continue reading
