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Rain Returns To Alabama Tonight
MORE RAIN THIS WEEK: The day today will be dry for most of the state; the sky will feature more clouds than sun, and temperatures rise into the 60s in most places this afternoon. Showers will enter West Alabama tonight, and will spread eastward overnight. Continue reading
Showers Today; Strong To Severe Storms Tomorrow Night
CLOUDY, MILD WEATHER TODAY: Moist air has returned to Alabama; we have light to moderate rain falling over about the northern half of the state this morning. Look for a high around 70 degrees today; the sky will stay cloudy with some rain at times. But, it won’t rain all day, and there is no risk of severe storms. Continue reading
Just Like Spring; Strong Storms Wednesday
SPRING PREVIEW: As advertised this morning, temperatures are around 70 degrees over much of Alabama this afternoon; the average high for Birmingham on February 3 is 56. The record high for the date is 80 set in 1990. Birmingham reports 73 degrees at 3:00p CT; this ties the warmest temperature recorded in 2020 (we also hit 73 on January 11). The sky is mostly sunny, but clouds will increase tonight as moisture begins to return to the state. Continue reading
Spring-Like Today; Strong Storms Wednesday
BIG WARM-UP TODAY: Temperatures are all over the board this morning; across North Alabama at 5:00 a.m. they range from 32 at Fort Payne to 55 at Muscle Shoals. But, everyone warms up nicely today as temperatures climb toward the 70 degree mark along with a partly to mostly sunny. The average high for Birmingham on February 3 is 56. Continue reading
A Few Showers/Storms Later Today; Much Colder Next Week
STILL MILD: We are forecasting a high around 70 degrees this afternoon; the average high at Birmingham on January 15 is 54. The radar is quiet this morning, but a few showers and storms will likely form over the northern half of the state this afternoon. The rain won’t be as widespread as yesterday, but a few heavier storms are possible… SPC has about the northern quarter of the state in a low end, “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe storms. Stronger storms could produce small hail and gusty winds, but the overall threat remains low. Continue reading
Occasional Showers; A Few Storms Through Wednesday
UNSETTLED, MILD WEATHER: Rain is increasing over the state this afternoon; we note a few embedded thunderstorms over West Alabama, but they are below severe limits. Main issue with stronger storms through tonight will come from heavy rain, although some hail can’t be ruled out. SPC maintains a low end, “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe storms tonight for North Alabama. Continue reading
Mild, Unsettled Weather For Alabama This Week
RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms are over much of Alabama this morning south of I-59 (Tuscaloosa to Birmingham to Gadsden), along and south of a stalled front draped over the state. Continue reading
Severe Storms Likely Across Alabama Tomorrow
MILD, BREEZY TODAY: The sky will be mostly cloudy across Alabama through tonight with a south wind averaging 10-20 mph. A few showers are possible by afternoon, but a decent part of the day should be dry. But, to the west, a very active severe weather day is likely for parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Continue reading
Showers Tomorrow; Severe Storms Saturday
HIGH CLOUDS: High cirrus clouds have moved over Alabama this afternoon ahead of a complex storm system developing west of the state. Temperatures are mostly in the low to mid 60s, and the clouds become thicker and lower tonight. Continue reading
Still Dry Today; Severe Storms Likely Saturday
ONE MORE DRY DAY: Look for a high in the mid 60s across much of Alabama today with a mix of sun and clouds. Then, tonight, the sky becomes mostly cloudy as moist air surges northward from the Gulf of Mexico. Tomorrow will be a mostly cloudy and very mild day; the high will be close to 70 degrees; about 15 degrees above average for mid-January in Alabama. We will mention a chance of showers by afternoon… but rain becomes more likely tomorrow night. Continue reading
