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Comfortable August Weather; A Few Spotty Showers
RADAR CHECK: Most of the meaningful showers are across the southeast corner of Alabama this afternoon… the rest of the state is dry with a generally cloudy sky. Temperatures are remarkably comfortable for August, with most places in the 70s at mid-afternoon. A few new record low maximum temperatures are likely. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Below Average Temperatures To Start The Week
A tale of two states as the “wedge” or cold air damming from the east continues to be the dominant feature impacting the weather in Alabama. Generally east of Interstate 65, temperatures are well-below average with widespread 60s and 70s, more clouds, and widespread showers and storms. Continue reading
“Cool” August Day For Much Of Alabama; Scattered Storms Still Possible
TEMPS BELOW AVERAGE: For most of Alabama temperatures will remain well below average today, the “coolest” air will be over the eastern and northern counties where highs will be in the mid to upper 70s. The record low maximum temperature for Birmingham today (August 4) is 78, set in 1966… there is a decent chance we break that record. Continue reading
Drop In Heat Levels Ahead; Scattered To Numerous Showers/Storms
RADAR CHECK: Like all other days this week, we have a number of showers and thunderstorms in progress in scattered spots. Stronger storms are producing heavy rain, gusty winds, and frequent lightning. Temperatures are mostly in the upper 80s and low 90s… showers will end late tonight. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Increasing Showers and Storms; Cooler Weekend Temperatures
After today, we should be done with the heat alerts for a while. The radar will be very active through the afternoon and evening hours, and storms will be strong with gusty winds, frequent lightning, and torrential rainfall. Continue reading
Heat Levels Come Down Over The Weekend; Scattered Showers/Storms Continue
HEAT LEVELS COMING DOWN: While most communities will reach the low 90s today, a decent part of Alabama will stay under 90 degrees tomorrow. By Sunday and Monday highs drop into the 78-84 degree range, well below average for early August. And, as heat levels drop, coverage of scattered showers and storms will gradually rise. Continue reading
Lower Heat Levels This Weekend; Scattered Showers/Storms Daily
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to develop across the northern half of Alabama this afternoon, otherwise we have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures generally in the low 90s away from storms. Scattered storms will likely for over South Alabama over the next few hours; all of them statewide will fade late tonight. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Another Hot Day, Cooler Weekend Weather
Alabama continues to deal with hot temperatures; highs in the low to mid 90s and high humidity. Heat index values are in the danger range which is why most of the state continue with under a heat advisory again. Continue reading
Mix Of Sun And Afternoon Storms; Heat Levels Drop This Weekend
SUN AND STORMS: Alabama’s weather won’t change much today and tomorrow; highs in the 91-95 degree range for most places with afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms in scattered spots. Most of the storms will come from noon to midnight, and where they form the stronger ones will produce heavy rain, gusty winds, and gobs of lightning. Continue reading
Heat Levels To Trend Lower; Scattered Storm Coverage Higher
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to develop across Alabama this afternoon… they are most numerous over the southern third of the state. Stronger storms are producing heavy rain, gusty winds, and lots of lightning. Away from the showers and storms, temperatures are in the low to mid 90s with a partly sunny sky. Continue reading
