Rainy Tuesday Ahead

THIS AFTERNOON: While clouds are increasing, we have enough sunshine available to make this a very pleasant day; many places have risen into the low 60s this afternoon. Clouds thicken tonight, and rain pushes into the northern counties after midnight ahead of a cold front.

WET DAY TOMORROW: Rain becomes widespread tomorrow, with amounts averaging 1/2 to 1 inch. A clap of thunder is possible over South Alabama, but no severe storms are expected.

WINTER MISCHIEF FOR FAR NORTH ALABAMA EARLY WEDNESDAY? As the cold front pushes deeper into Alabama, colder air returns late tomorrow night, and it seems like there is a window for a light “wintry mix” of precipitation over far North Alabama early Wednesday morning. A little light freezing rain, sleet, and snow is possible, generally north of U.S. 278 (north of a line from Hamilton to Cullman to Gadsden).

I still think the impact will be generally low, however, since the precipitation will be ending as temperatures hit 32 degrees across the Tennessee Valley. Also, the ground will be wet and relatively mild after the soaking rain, and the bridge infrastructure won’t be really cold. Just be aware of the possibility if you will be driving early Wednesday over far North Alabama.

Rain will end from north to south Wednesday morning, and by afternoon most of the rain will be south of I-20. Otherwise, Wednesday will be cloudy and colder with a high in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Dry air returns; we expect sunshine in full supply both days. The coldest morning will come early Thursday when mid to upper 20s are likely, then we warm into the low 50s Thursday afternoon, and upper 50s Friday.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Saturday looks like a delightful day, with ample sunshine and a high in the mid 60s. Clouds begin to return Sunday, but for now the day looks dry, and again we expect a high up in the 63-66 degree range.

The chance of rain will slowly increase early next week; see the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details…

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Category: Alabama's Weather