Chilly Mornings Ahead
COOLEST SO FAR THIS FALL: Cool air is flowing into Alabama with a steady north breeze this afternoon; it will reach South Alabama tomorrow.
Alabama’s weather will stay dry over the weekend, with cold mornings. Most communities will drop into the 40-43 degree range early tomorrow, Sunday, and Monday, with 30s likely for the colder valleys and protected areas, where a touch of light frost is possible. Highs will be in the 65-70 degree range with sunshine in full supply each day.
NEXT WEEK: Dry weather continues through at least Thursday, beyond that the weather will be determined by a tropical low in the Gulf of Mexico. It remains to be seen at this stage of the game if Alabama will be impacted at all; the GFS suggests the rain shield with the system will remain well to the west, while the ECMWF pushes rain into our state Sunday and Monday (October 25-26).
This is race weekend at Talledega; if you are headed to the races just keep an eye on future forecasts; it is simply too early to call. It could be a perfect fall weekend, or some rain could be involved Sunday.
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FOOTBALL WEATHER: For high school games tonight, you will need a jacket; temperatures will fall from the upper 60s at kickoff, into the 50s by the fourth quarter. The sky will be clear with no risk of rain.
Alabama plays at Texas A&M tomorrow (2:30p CT kickoff)… in College Station the sky will be sunny, with about 85 degrees at kickoff. Temperatures will fall into the upper 70s by the final whistle.
AT THE BEACH: Beautiful weather from Gulf Shores over to Panama City Beach through the weekend; sunny days, fair nights. Highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s. See the complete Gulf Coast 7 Day Planner here. The Gulf Coast Beach Forecast is presented by Gulf Shores Plantation by Mandoki Hospitality Vacation Rentals. Escape to Gulf Shores Plantation where memories last a lifetime.
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I enjoyed seeing the third graders today at Fultondale Elementary School…. 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 Monday morning by 7:00… Brian Peters will have the video updates tomorrow and Sunday. Enjoy the weekend!
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