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WARMER DAYS AHEAD: Our warming trend really kicks in today; we should be up in the low 60s this afternoon, not too far away from the average high of 63 for March 4. Like yesterday, some high clouds will spill into Alabama today, riding the sub-tropical jet stream, but the low levels remain dry and there is no chance of rain.
We rise into the upper 60s tomorrow, and low to mid 70s Friday with a partly sunny sky. For the weekend, afternoon highs will stay in the 70s Saturday and Sunday, and rain will be very hard to find. A few isolated showers could show up Sunday afternoon, mainly over Northwest Alabama, but most places will stay dry.
NEXT WEEK: Not much clarity in next week’s rain event; the 06Z GFS now holds the rain northwest of Alabama on Monday and Tuesday; with wet weather for places like Shreveport and Memphis. For now, we will continue to mention a chance of showers on Monday, but if this trend keeps up on the 12Z runs we will need to trend dry on Monday and Tuesday. Finally, a strong short wave pushes a cold front in here Wednesday with showers and strong thunderstorms. Colder and drier air follow for Thursday and Friday of next week.
VOODOO LAND: The 06Z GFS shows a deep storm and major rain event here around March 16, but we all know that is voodoo. Especially this time of the year when the weather is so changeable. Watch the Weather Xtreme video for the long range look.
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Busy day today… I will be speaking at Corner Elementary this morning, and then at Trussville Middle School early this afternoon. The afternoon edition of the Weather Xtreme video should be up by 3:30. Enjoy the day!
