RADAR CHECK: As expected, scattered showers and thunderstorms have returned to Alabama this afternoon. The more numerous ones so far have been over the northeast part of the state, where some places have experienced heavy rain and small hail. Storms are moving slowly to the northeast, and will diminish late tonight. Where rain is falling, temperatures are in the 70s, elsewhere readings are mostly between 88 and 92. Continue reading →

RAIN CHANCES INCREASING: Moisture levels will rise across Alabama today, and we expect scattered showers and thunderstorms to form this afternoon and tonight, generally after 1:00 p.m. Chance of any one spot getting wet is 30/40 percent; otherwise the sky will be partly sunny today with a high between 88 and 91 degrees. The average high for Birmingham on August 19 is 91. Continue reading →

STRONG STORMS POSSIBLE LATER TODAY: The radar is quiet early this morning, but once again scattered showers and thunderstorms will form in the moisture laden airmass over Alabama this afternoon and tonight. An upper air system northwest of the state could help to produce a few strong thunderstorms; SPC has Northwest Alabama in a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms later today. Some of the storms there could produce strong, gusty winds. Continue reading →

RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms continue to steadily increase across Alabama this afternoon in the moist, tropical air. They are moving quickly to the east which is limiting the amount of rain, and so far there hasn’t been much lightning activity. But we do note SPC has added a low end, “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for Northwest Alabama this evening. A few storms there could produce strong gusty winds ahead of an upper trough. Continue reading →

SOUPY AIRMASS STAYS IN PLACE: A moisture laden airmass will stay in place across Alabama today with high humidity levels. A few showers have already developed early this morning, and we expect scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. A few spots could see heavy amounts of rain, but organized severe thunderstorms are not expected. Highs will remain in the 80s today due to clouds and rain. Continue reading →

COMFORTABLE SUMMER DAY: While humidity values remain very high, temperatures are well below average for late July across Alabama today due to clouds and showers. The average high for the date is 91 (based on data for Birmingham), but most places are only in the upper 70s and low 80s. Occasional showers will continue across the state through tonight in the tropical air. Continue reading →

RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms continue to increase across the great state of Alabama this afternoon; they are slow movers and dropping heavy amounts of rain in spots. Otherwise, we have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures mostly in the 80s. The average high for Birmingham on July 28 is 91. Continue reading →

UNSETTLED SUMMER WEATHER: A broad upper trough will cover the Deep South in coming days, and that, in combination with high precipitable water values, will set the stage for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms on a daily basis through mid-week. While the radar is quiet this morning, look for lots off activity this afternoon, and the showers and storms that form should be very efficient rain producers. The high today should be in the mid 80s for most communities; the average high for Birmingham on July 28 is 91. Continue reading →

WET SUMMER PATTERN THIS WEEK: Deep, tropical moisture will high precipitable water values will cover Alabama this week, setting the stage for rather unsettled weather conditions. Today, look for a mix of sun and clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing again this afternoon and tonight. The chance of any one spot getting wet is 50/60 percent, and the high this afternoon will be in the 88-91 degree range for most places. The average high for Birmingham on July 27 is 91. Continue reading →