**No afternoon Weather Xtreme video; we remain on a holiday schedule with just one video per day through next week**
MUCH WARMER TOMORROW: Still looks like we warm into the upper 60s tomorrow with a strong southerly flow established across Alabama and the Deep South. A few scattered showers are possible during the day, but the main band of showers and storms will move through tomorrow night. SPC has introduced a slight risk of severe weather for tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night for most of North Mississippi; as the storms move into North Alabama tomorrow night they should weaken and a major severe weather event is not expected. However, we will be on the lookout for strong storms across our state Christmas Eve. When it comes to thunderstorms, expect the unexpected, you know.
CHRISTMAS DAY: It looks more and more like we can take out the chance of morning showers. In fact, it looks like the sky will become partly sunny on Thursday with slightly cooler temperatures; we will forecast a high in the 58 to 61 degree range.
FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: We warm up again Friday, with a high at or above 70 in most spots. There should be a few intervals of sunshine, and while a shower is possible, it looks like the day will be generally rain-free. The next major rain/storm event is shaping up for Saturday night, when a cold front will pass through the state. Much like the event tomorrow night, a strong storm is possible, but the main dynamics will pass well to the north of Alabama, and the chance of a major severe weather threat looks relatively small at this point.
Cooler and drier air will slip into the state Sunday and Monday; these days now look rain-free with highs mostly in the 50s and lows in the 30s. The cool and dry weather will most likely extend into Tuesday as well.
VOODOO COUNTRY: The 12Z GFS continues to suggest much colder air arriving around New Year’s Day, with some hint at a snow/ice threat here around January 2. All voodoo, but certainly possible considering the pattern change we have been advertising. You have to figure January will be cold considering the depth of the brutally cold air over the continent and the big snowpack to the north.
WEATHERBRAINS: Be sure and scroll down for the show notes on last night’s new WeatherBrains episode; you can listen to the show using the player in the left sidebar of the blog.
Look for the next Weather Xtreme video here at some point tomorrow morning…. for those of you that are headed out of town and won’t be in touch for a few days, have a Merry Christmas!
