Spring Preview Continues Over The Weekend
WARM JANUARY WEATHER: Temperatures are in the mid 70s across North Central Alabama this afternoon… almost 25 degrees above average for mid January in Alabama. And, Birmingham has tied the record high of 77 degrees set on this date in 1932. Just one week ago we were under a winter storm warning, and snow and ice could shut down many major highways around the Birmingham metro.
Interesting to note the high has reached or exceeded 70 degrees on 285 January days since 1900 in Birmingham (counting today). January warmth happens more often that you might think across the Deep South.
We do have a few showers on radar over the northwest counties of the state this afternoon, but rain amounts have been light and spotty so far. The rest of Alabama is enjoying a partly sunny sky.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: A strong upper high will persist over the Gulf Coast states… meaning warm, dry weather continues. Partly sunny days, fair nights, and highs in the mid 70s.
TO THE NORTH: A southwest flow aloft over a shallow layer of cold air will produce ice storm conditions over parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois over the next 36 hours. Ice storm warnings are in effect for this region.
NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND: The ridge slowly weakens, and a few showers could show up as early as Tuesday. But, global model data suggests the main chance of showers and storms will hold off until the end of the week; too early to know if severe storms will threaten Alabama. And, the pattern still seems to favor a change to such colder weather by the end of the month. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.
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I had a great time today visiting with the 3rd graders at Vincent Elementary School in Shelby County… be looking for them on the Pepsi KIDCAM today at 5:00 on ABC 33/40 News! My next Weather Xtreme video will be posted here by 7:00 a.m…. Brian Peters will have the videos tomorrow and Sunday. Enjoy the weekend!
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