We are forecasting a partly sunny sky today, and scattered showers and storms are expected to form in random places this afternoon and early tonight. Chance of any one community seeing rain is in the 30/40 percent range, and the high will be in the 82-85 degree range. Continue reading →

RADAR CHECK: We have a few showers in progress in a broad zone from Prattville to Alexander City to Roanoke, near a cold front that has become stationary across Central Alabama. To the north, we have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures between 75 and 80 degrees in most communities. Those showers will end this evening, and tonight will be mostly fair and pleasant. Some of the cooler pockets across North Alabama could reach the 50s tomorrow morning. Continue reading →

GETTING DRY AROUND HERE: Today will be the 14th consecutive day with no measurable rain for Birmingham (based on data at Birmingham-Shttlesworth Airport). The total since January 1 is 21.87?, and our surplus for the year is down to 1.42?. We note Anniston now has a deficiency of 1.47? for 2018. Continue reading →

FEELING LIKE SUMMER: Temperatures are in the 85-90 degree range over most of Alabama this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine through scattered fair weather cumulus clouds. No showers are on radar over Alabama as I write this at mid-afternoon, although we note one lone storm has formed near Columbus, Mississippi Continue reading →

SUMMER PREVIEW CONTINUES: A very warm and mostly dry pattern will continue across our state through the weekend. We might see a few isolated showers, mainly over the Tennessee Valley of far North Alabama tomorrow, but most communities will stay rain-free. Highs will be in the 86-90 degree range through Friday, and then pretty close to 90 degrees Saturday and Sunday. Some spots, especially over West Alabama, could see low 90s, making it the hottest weekend so far this year. Continue reading →

TOMORROW THROUGH FRIDAY: Not much change in the Alabama weather situation; mostly sunny warm days, fair nights. We will mention the chance of isolated showers Thursday and Friday afternoon over the northern third of the state, but even there many places will stay dry. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. Continue reading →

BENIGN WEATHER PATTERN: We are forecasting a warm, dry day fo Alabama today with ample sunshine along with a high in the mid 80s. The average high for May 8 (for Birmingham) is 80. Pretty much the same situation tomorrow; warm and dry with most spots seeing a high in the mid 80s. Continue reading →

MID-WEEK: Tomorrow and Wednesday will be warm and dry with a good supply of sunshine; we project a high in the mid 80s both days…. just a few degrees above average for mid May. We will mention the chance of a shower in a few spots late Thursday afternoon… best coverage will be over the Tennessee Valley of far North Alabama. Once again, temperatures should reach the mid 80s Thursday afternoon. Continue reading →

QUIET MAY WEATHER PATTERN: We are starting off this Monday with temperatures in the 50s; with a good supply of sunshine we rise into the mid 80s this afternoon. A weak surface front is in the area, and there is some risk a few isolated showers could pop up this afternoon, but the chance of any one spot getting wet is only around 10 percent. Continue reading →

SUMMER PREVIEW CONTINUES: With a good supply of sunshine, temperatures are in the mid 80s across much of North/Central Alabama again this afternoon. Nothing on radar, but clouds will increase tonight ahead of a surface front approaching from the northwest. Continue reading →