Frosty Spring Morning

LATE SEASON COLD SNAP: Here are some temperatures reported across Alabama right before sunrise…

Black Creek (near Gadsden) 28
Jasper 30
Fayette 30
Cottondale 30
Russellville 30
Oxford 31
Concord 31
Cullman 32
Gadsden (Noccalula Falls) 32
Valley Head 32
Decatur 32
Scottsboro 32
Jemison 33
Sycamore 33
Birmingham Airport 33
Huntsville 34
Anniston 34
Tuscaloosa 36
Coker 36

Temperatures in the 30s are being reported all the way down into Deep South Alabama; Mobile is at 39 degrees at 6:00 a.m.

Today will be sunny with a high in the upper 50s for most communities.

MORE FROST EARLY TOMORROW: We drop back into the 30s late tonight, and frost is likely in many places early tomorrow. In fact, frost should be more widespread with a calm wind. Colder pockets will see a freeze again. Growers/gardeners will need to keep their cold weather preparations going.

TOMORROW/WEDNESDAY: The weather will be dry and warmer with a high back in the upper 60s both days. Tomorrow will be a sunny day; then expect a mix of sun and clouds Wednesday.

THURSDAY: SPC has defined a risk of severe storms for about the northern two-thirds of Alabama…

A deep surface low will be near Detroit, with a trailing cold front moving into Alabama. In a setup like this, the main threat will come from strong straight line winds associated with thunderstorms ahead of the front. For now, instability values don’t look especially high, but dynamics are good. Rain amounts of about 1 inch are likely, not enough for flooding issues.

FRIDAY: Drier air returns, and this day should be sunny with a high in the mid 60s. But, Friday morning will be cold with a low down in the 30s, and once again we will deal with potential for frost across North/Central Alabama. Growers will need to keep an eye on temperature forecasts.

THE WEEKEND: Wet weather returns. The next wave will bring rain to the state Saturday, and it looks like it will linger into at least part of the day Sunday. Not a severe weather threat, but a decent part of the day Saturday for now is looking wet. Highs will be in the 60s both days.

NEXT WEEK: Dry air returns Monday with sunshine in full force, but the latest (06Z) GFS run shows a dynamic weather system in here by Wednesday (March 30) with potential for strong to severe storms. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

AT THE BEACH: Dry, cool weather is the story through Wednesday from Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach with sunny days and fair nights; showers and storms return Thursday. The sea water temperature this morning at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab is a cool 57 degrees… that will keep air temperatures on the immediate coast pretty cool. See a very detailed Gulf Coast forecast here.

STORM SPOTTER TRAINING: We are offering basic SKYWARN training at several locations across North/Central Alabama in March, followed by the big event, Storm Spotter Xtreme on Saturday, April 9 at the BJCC from 9am to 2pm. This will feature both the basic and advanced SKYWARN classes, along with a session from Kevin Laws of the Birmingham NWS office. And, if you come, you get free admission to the Alabama International Auto Show, going on at the BJCC that same day. There is no cost and no need to register. Just show up with a curious mind. Kids 10 and older will also enjoy this if they love weather and want to learn more. Please help us make the severe weather warning process better!

We will be in Tuscaloosa tomorrow evening…

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I have a weather program today at Greenwood Elementary in Bessemer… look for the next Weather Xtreme video here by 4:00 this afternoon. Enjoy the day!

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Category: Alabama's Weather