BREAKING NEWS – THAT LAST POST IS UNDER FURTHER REVIEW!
The previous change in the records is under further review as of 5:08 pm. The NWS has put the official high at 89F (based on the hourly data, I suppose.) The 5 min data from the Airport did show 90F on the observation page.
I have thrown the red flag. Stand by for more details!
ORIGINAL POST
When the mercury reached 90F at the Birmingham Airport around 2:25 p.m. this afternoon, it marked the latest 90 degree reading ever measured in Birmingham.
The previous mark was October 17th. It was 91F on October 17, 1897.
Today’s high will also be the record for the date. The previous record was 86F.
