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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
Clouds/Rain To Return To Alabama Later Today/Tonight
MORE CHANGES AHEAD: After a sunny start, clouds will increase across Alabama today, and some rain is possible over the eastern and southern counties of the state by afternoon and tonight. Best chance of rain later today will be in areas south and east of Birmingham. The high today will be in the mid 50s, not far from average values for December 12. Continue reading
Showers Return To Alabama Later Today And Tonight
RAIN ON THE WAY: Clouds will increase across Alabama today ahead of a major pre-Thanksgiving storm system developing over the Central U.S. This system will bring heavy snow from Colorado and Wyoming out across the High Plains and the northern Great Lakes over the next 48 hours; winter storm warnings are in effect there, and major travel issues are likely. In the warm sector of the system, severe thunderstorms are possible later today and tonight from Louisiana and Mississippi north into Missouri and parts of Illinois. Continue reading
Windy Day; Occasional Showers/Storms
Here is a look at what to expect across Alabama today… WINDY: A wind advisory is in effect for most of the state today. Keep in mind a tropical storm (Olga) moved onto the Louisiana coast overnight; it is now … Continue reading
Unsettled Weather In The Days Ahead
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are most numerous over West and South Alabama at mid-afternoon, otherwise the sky is partly sunny with temperatures generally in the 87-90 degree range. Additional showers and storms could form anywhere through midnight. Continue reading
Afternoon Showers/Storms Moving East
RADAR CHECK: Showers and a few heavy thunderstorms are over East Alabama; at mid-afternoon some of the heaviest rain was falling in a band from Lincoln to Anniston to Heflin. And, new showers are developing over West Alabama in the very moist air over Alabama. Showers and storms remain possible through the evening hours; they fade later tonight once the sun sets. Away from the rain, temperatures are near 90, but many places are in the 70s and 80s due to clouds and showers. Continue reading
Scattered Tropical Downpours Continue
ON THE MAPS: The remnant circulation of Barry is over Arkansas this afternoon, and bands of tropical rain persist east of the system over Alabama. One batch of rain and storms is over the Tennessee Valley, and new development is over Central Alabama. Showers and thunderstorms are moving northward, and will diminish later tonight after sunset. Continue reading
Tropical Showers Again Today
ON THE MAPS: The remnant circulation of former Tropical Storm Barry is over Arkansas, and Alabama remains on the wet, east side of the system. Deep moisture remains in place, and we expect a number of tropical showers today. Continue reading
Scattered Showers Today; Mostly Dry Tomorrow
A FEW SHOWERS/STORMS LATER TODAY: Moist, tropical air remains over Alabama this morning. The radar is quiet at daybreak, but we will forecast scattered showers and thunderstorms by afternoon… odds of any one spot getting wet today are around 40 percent. Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds with a high in the mid 80s. Continue reading
