WARM IS THE WORD: Temperatures are mostly in the 81-85 degree range across Alabama this afternoon with a partly sunny sky. Clouds will increase across the state tonight ahead of a cold front. Continue reading →

SUMMER PREVIEW CONTINUES: The high in Birmingham yesterday was 85 degrees… 12 degrees above the average high of 73, and 3 degrees shy of the record high for April 10, 88 set in 1995. Look for similar warmth today; we reach the mid 80s this afternoon with a partly sunny sky. A strong south wind will develop during the day, averaging 15-25 mph with higher gusts…. a wind advisory is in effect for about the northern third of the state. Continue reading →

BIG WARM-UP: For most Alabama communities, today should be the warmest day so far this year. With sunshine in full supply we project a high in the mid 80s this afternoon… so far Birmingham’s warmest day was this past Sunday (April 7) when the high was 82. The weather won’t change much tomorrow; still warm and dry with a partly sunny sky along with a high between 82 and 85. Continue reading →

RADAR CHECK: A few lingering showers and thunderstorms are over Alabama this afternoon, but for most of the state the sky has become partly sunny. Temperatures are mostly in the mid 70s. Scattered showers will end this evening, and the sky will be mostly fair tonight. Continue reading →

WARM WEEKEND AHEAD: As advertised, the sky has become partly sunny across most of Alabama this afternoon; temperatures are rising into the 70s. But, to the south, band of thunderstorms continue over far South Alabama and the Gulf Coast. Continue reading →

TRENDING DRIER TODAY: Lingering showers across the northern half of Alabama will end this morning, and by afternoon the best chance of rain will shift down into the southern counties of the state, where a few thunderstorms will be possible as well. The sky becomes partly sunny across North/Central Alabama this afternoon with a high in the mid 70s. Continue reading →

COLD FRONT TONIGHT: A cold front will pass through tonight, putting an end to the spring-like warmth. A few showers will accompany the front, but rain amounts will be fairly light, and there is no risk of severe thunderstorms. Tomorrow will be partly sunny, windy, and much colder with a high in the 47-50 degree range. A north wind of 12-22 mph will make it feel colder. Continue reading →

ONE MORE DAY OF WARMTH: The record high for Birmingham today is 76 set in 1999 and 1957; we are forecasting a high of 78 this afternoon. Some communities over in West Alabama could touch 80 degrees as our spring preview continues. The day should be dry with a mix of sun and clouds; severe storms are possible north and west of our state ahead of a sharp cold front. Continue reading →

ANOTHER SPRING-LIKE AFTERNOON: Birmingham is enjoying a temperature of 74 degrees at 3:00p CT… within two degrees of the record high today, 76 set in 1999. The sky features more clouds than sun, and we have a few showers on radar, mainly over the Tennessee Valley of far North Alabama. Continue reading →