Brighter Weather Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: Rain continues to fall over East Alabama this afternoon, but it has ended over the western half of the state.
A tornado watch remains in effect for the far southeast corner of Alabama for a while longer…
Rain amounts of 2 inches have been common statewide today with some minor flooding issues reported. But, all of the rain exits the state tonight as dry air takes over. However, dense fog will likely form with a clearing sky, light wind, and wet soil. Dense fog advisories will probably be needed.
TOMORROW AND FRIDAY: These two days will offer a good supply of sunshine, with highs in the 60s, and lows in the 40s. These temperatures are right at average levels for mid to late November in Alabama.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: A cold front will pass through Saturday, but with very dry air in place, we don’t expect any significant risk of rain. The sky will be partly sunny, north winds will gust to 25 mph, and the high will be in the mid to upper 50s.
Sunday morning will feature a freeze, with a low close to 30 degrees for most spots. Sunday will be sunny, but cold with a high between 45 and 50 degrees.
NEXT WEEK: The GFS is printing a low of 26 degrees for Birmingham early Monday; sure looks like our coldest morning so far this season. We will be dry and cool through Wednesday with just a slow warming trend. We should rise back into the low to mid 60s by Wednesday afternoon.
A band of rain and storms will set up just northwest of Alabama Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday; it remains to be seen if that rain will impact our state. A very close call for now… see the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.
FOOTBALL WEATHER: Perfect weather for the high school playoff games Friday night; clear with temperatures falling through the 50s, perhaps reaching the 40s by the fourth quarter. No risk of rain.
Alabama hosts Charleston Southern Saturday (3:00p CT kickoff) at Bryant-Denny Stadium; the sky will be mostly fair with temperatures falling from around 58 degrees at the start of the game, into the mid 40s by the final whistle.
Auburn will host Idaho at Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday (also kicking off at 3:00 CT)… a fair sky with 57 degrees at kickoff, and temperatures in the mid 40s by the fourth quarter.
AT THE BEACH: Mostly sunny days, fair nights tomorrow through early next week for the area from Panama City Beach west to Gulf Shores. 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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