FREEZING FOG AGAIN: Again this morning “freezing fog” has formed over parts of North/Central Alabama… this is simply fog that forms with surface temperatures below freezing. It can lead to rime ice collecting on exposed surfaces, and can lead to slick spots on bridges and overpasses. A freezing fog advisory is in effect for areas along and north of I-59; temperatures will be above freezing by 8:30-9:00. Continue reading →

BIG WARM-UP: Some places across North Alabama have climbed 40 degrees today from the morning low to the high this afternoon. The sky is clear, and temperatures are mostly in the low to mid 60s. Tonight will be clear and not as cold as recent nights; lows will range from 34-44 degrees early tomorrow morning. Continue reading →

NICE WARM-UP: Temperatures are in the 25-35 degree range over most of North/Central Alabama this morning, but with a strong December sun we expect a high pretty close to 60 degrees this afternoon. We stay dry through Friday with a warming trend; we reach the mid 60s tomorrow, and highs Friday will be in the 67-70 degree range. Clouds will increase Friday night. Continue reading →

RAPIDLY DEVELOPING DELTA: Eyes are on extremely dangerous category four Hurricane Delta in the Caribbean, but today the weather remains quiet across Alabama. The sky is sunny over the northern half of the state; high cirrus clouds are over South Alabama. Temperatures, as expected, are warmer with low 80s in most locations. Tomorrow will be another warm, dry day with highs in the mid 80s along with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Continue reading →

EYES ON THE TROPICS: Alabama’s weather will remain dry through tomorrow with a warming trend; with a good supply go sunshine we rise into the low 80s today, and mid 80s tomorrow. But, of course, our attention is focused on Hurricane Delta, which will play a big role in our weather in 4-5 days. Continue reading →

RADAR CHECK: We have a batch of rain and thunderstorms over Northwest Alabama early this morning, but a decent part of this day should be dry across the state with only widely scattered showers or storms this afternoon. The sky will be partly sunny, and the high will be in the upper 80s for most communities. Not much change tomorrow; the main impact from Laura (in terms of wind and rain) will remain well to the west; we will have a mix of sun and clouds with a few widely scattered showers or thunderstorms by mid to late afternoon. Continue reading →

RADAR CHECK: Rain has been fairly widespread over the northern half of the state today; a flash flood warning was required for a while for Sumter County in West Alabama. With a cloudy sky, temperatures are mostly in the 70s over the northern and central counties. But, South Alabama is seeing a pretty good supply of sunshine with temperatures in the 85-90 degree range. The rain today is partly in associated with the remnants of former Tropical Storm Marco, although the core circulation is far to the west off the Louisiana coast. Rain tapers off tonight. Continue reading →

RADAR CHECK: It is a fairly quiet afternoon across Alabama; temperatures are in the 77-83 degree range at mid-afternoon with very few showers on radar. Isolated showers will remain possible through early tonight. Continue reading →

WARMING TREND: After four consecutive days with below-average temperatures across the northern half of Alabama, a warming trend begins today as the upper low to the north begins to weaken and lift out. We expect a high in the low 80s today; the average high for Birmingham on May 21 is 83. The sky will be partly sunny, and a few isolated showers are possible this afternoon. Continue reading →

RADAR CHECK: Not much on radar across Alabama this afternoon; just a few sprinkles over the northeast corner of the state. Otherwise, we have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures mostly in the 75-80 degree range, still below … Continue reading →