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Occasional Showers Today

| April 22, 2014 @ 6:09 am

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RADAR CHECK: Showers cover a decent part of North Alabama, mostly north of I-20, just before daybreak. We will continue to forecast occasional showers across Alabama today, with potential for a few thunderstorms this afternoon. The rain won’t be especially heavy, it won’t rain all day, and no severe weather is expected. Rain amounts between 1/4 and 1/2 inch are likely across North/Central Alabama.

The rain will end this evening, and the sky will clear late tonight as drier air works into the state.

TOMORROW/THURSDAY: These days will be warm and dry with a good supply of sunshine both days. The high tomorrow will be in the upper 70s, followed by low to mid 80s. Thursday could be our warmest day so far in 2014… we have hit 82 three times this year in Birmingham; the GFS is printing 83 for Thursday afternoon.

FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: A weak surface front will drift into Alabama, but there is very little upper support, and it looks like any showers will be few and far between Friday. Chance of any one spot getting wet Friday afternoon is only about one in five, and the high will be at or just over 80 degrees.

Very similar weather for the weekend as the front stalls out and washes out. Mixed sun and clouds Saturday and Sunday; highs in the 81-85 degree range, and only isolated showers. Most of the weekend looks rain-free for Alabama.

TO THE WEST: A significant severe weather situation is possible this weekend across parts of North Texas and the Southern Plains… in this graphic from SPC Day 5 is Saturday, and Day 6 is Sunday…

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NEXT WEEK IN ALABAMA: This weather system will impact Alabama early next week; the 00Z GFS hints the main risk of showers and storms will come late Monday, Monday night, and into Tuesday morning. It remains to be seen if severe weather will be an issue here; for now the parameters look rather marginal as the main system weakens, but we are still a week out and things could change. Take some time to see the Weather Xtreme video for the maps, graphics, and details.

We also note the 00Z GFS hints at some chilly air dropping into Alabama toward the end of next week.

AT THE BEACH: A few scattered showers today from Panama City over to Gulf Shores, but nothing too heavy or widespread. Then, mostly sunny days and fair nights tomorrow through the weekend. A few isolated showers could show up Friday and Saturday, but the chance of any one spot seeing rain is small. Highs along the immediate coast will be in the 68-72 degree range because of the cooler ocean water; but just a few miles inland highs will rise into the low to mid 80s. The sea water temperature this morning at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab is 66 degrees.

WEATHER RADIO TOUR: We will be at the Publix in the McCalla/Bessemer area (just off I-459 exit one) tomorrow from 3:30 until 6:30 p.m. If you need your weather radio programmed, or have questions, or need to buy one, come see us.

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