Clearing And Cooler
RADAR CHECK: Rain was exiting the state quickly early this morning; by the time you read this all of the rain should be to the east in Georgia…
Rain amounts overnight were around 1/2 inch for most places, and thankfully I have heard of no severe weather reports over South Alabama where the air was somewhat unstable.
The sky will clear later this morning, with sunshine back in full force this afternoon. Temperatures will be a bit below average for mid February with a high in the mid to upper 50s for most communities. Tonight will be clear and cold with a light freeze likely early tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow and Friday will be sunny with a slow warming trend; the high tomorrow will be close to 60, with mid to upper 60s Friday afternoon.
THE WEEKEND: An upper trough will bring clouds into the state Saturday along with a chance of showers. Rain amounts won’t be too heavy (generally 1/4 inch or less), and it certainly won’t rain all day. Just be ready for some rain at times; the high Saturday will be in the mid 60s. Then, Sunday looks very nice with a partly to mostly sunny sky and a high up in the low 70s.
NEXT WEEK: We zoom into the mid 70s Monday and Tuesday with a good supply of sunshine both days, then clouds return Tuesday night, and we will mention a good chance of rain and possible thunderstorms Wednesday. Too early to know if there will be any severe weather issues; for now if we do have strong storms it looks like the best chance will come over the southern counties of the state. Looks like an event with about 1/2 inch of rain likely. Then, Thursday and Friday look dry with pleasant days and cool nights.
Still no sign of any extremely cold air for the next 15 days… see the ABC 33/40 Weather Blog for maps, graphics, and more details.
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