DRY THROUGH SUNDAY: Sunny weather continues across Alabama today with a high in the 60s for most communities this afternoon. Tonight will be clear and cold, and with no wind we expect frost to form over the northern half of the state early tomorrow morning with lows mostly in the 34-40 degree range.
DRY APRIL AFTERNOON: It is a breezy, cool April afternoon across Alabama. The sky is sunny, with the exception of some clouds over the northeast corner of the state, and temperatures are mostly in the 60s.
The sky is severe clear across Alabama with tons of sunshine and blue sky. It is cool with temperatures in the low to mid 60s, and these are below average for this time of year, as the average high today is 72°.
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RED FLAG WARNING: Alabama’s weather will be windy and cool today with a partly sunny sky. A “red flag warning” is in effect for most of the state due to low humidity levels and a west wind averaging 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
RADAR CHECK: We have a few spotty showers over the northern third of Alabama, even some reports of small hail near the Tennessee border due to very cold air aloft. The sky is mostly sunny over the southern 2/3 of the state with temperatures generally in the 60s.
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COOL CHANGE: Heavier thunderstorms have moved out of the southeast corner of Alabama early this morning… most of the state will be dry today but much cooler with highs in the 60s.
No tornado at this time, but damaging winds are likely with this storm. The warning includes the Auburn area.
Dangerous storm approaching US-231 now north of Rockford. Will cross US-280 northwest of Alex City.
The tornado is now east of I-65. It will move near or just north of AL-22 and toward Rockford and Kellyton. Be alert Alex City!
Our long time friend, mentor, and charter Weather Factory member, J.B. Elliott, passed away on May 11, 2015. Click HERE to read James' tribute.
