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Delightful Memorial Day Weekend Ahead
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TRANQUIL WEATHER: We begin the day with some patchy dense fog… once that burns off the sky will be partly sunny, and most places will see a high in the mid 80s this afternoon. A cold front will pass through the state later today, but it sure looks like it will blow through here, generally speaking, in dry fashion. I guess there might be a blip or two on radar late this afternoon, but the chance of any one spot getting wet has now dropped to 5-10 percent, and it really isn’t worth the mention in the forecast. School with outdoor graduations tonight should be in good shape, and great weather for the SEC baseball tournament in Hoover.
REFRESHING DAY TOMORROW: What a great day in late May. Sunshine in full supply, a fresh north breeze, cooler temperatures, and lower humidity. The high will be only in the mid 70s, about ten degrees below average. A very good chance we reach the upper 40s early Saturday, and colder pockets could see low to mid 40s. Next time we see numbers like this should be in October.
MARVELOUS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Look for sunny warm days and clear cool nights Saturday through Monday. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s, with lows in the 50s early Sunday and Monday morning. Doesn’t get much better.
And, it looks like we stay dry next week with highs mostly in the 80s with just a very slow day to day warming trend. Humidity levels will slowly return to the higher seasonal averages.
AT THE BEACH: Look for mostly sunny days and clear nights from Panama City west to Gulf Shores through the first half of next week. Highs on the immediate coast will be around 80 degrees, and sea water temperatures are running in the 75-80 degree range.
ALMOST TIME: The Atlantic/Gulf of Mexico hurricane season kicks off June 1. Remember, the more significant tropical systems usually come later in the season… usually in August and September when the water is warmest. The first set of names for this year… Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dorian, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Ingrid, Jerry, and Karen.
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Dry, Mild Weather Again Today
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A LITTLE WARMER: Dry weather is the story again today for Alabama; expect a mix of sun and clouds with a high up in the mid to upper 70s for most spots this afternoon. To the west, we will keep an eye on a cold front moving steadily through the Southern Plains.
SHOWERS TOMORROW: That front will bring a band of showers into Alabama tomorrow. There could be a little thunder in spots as there will be a bit of surface based instability involved (surface based CAPE values of 750 j/kg or lower), but severe weather is not expected with weak dynamics. Looks like the showers will enter Northwest Alabama during the morning, then steadily moving southeast during the day. Rain amounts tomorrow should be mostly 1/2 inch or less, and the rain should exit the state by late afternoon. It will be cooler tomorrow due to the clouds and showers with a high around 70 degrees.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Delightful weather on these two days, with sunny mild days and clear cool nights. Early morning lows will be well down in the 40s; some of the colder pockets could visit the mid to upper 30s early Thursday morning. The high Thursday will be in the low 70s, followed by mid to upper 70s Friday.
OUR WEEKEND: Moist air returns to the state; we will need to mention the risk of a few passing showers Saturday and Sunday, but the weekend won’t be a “wash-out” as the rain won’t be continuous. Maybe a touch of thunder in a few places, but just generally rain showers from time to time both days. The sky will be generally cloudy, and the high should be in the mid 70s Saturday, followed by a high close to 80 degrees Sunday as we turn warmer.
NEXT WEEK: The showery weather pattern continues Monday and Tuesday… showers could increase late Tuesday and Tuesday night with the approach of a cold front. Again, maybe some thunder in spots, but we don’t expect any severe weather issues for now. Drier air is due in here by Wednesday and Thursday… see the Weather Xtreme video for the maps, graphics, and details.
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I will be doing a weather program this morning at Tuscaloosa Academy… look for the next Weather Xtreme video here by 4:00 this afternoon. Enjoy the day!
Showers Return Wednesday
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FINE APRIL DAY: Temperatures this afternoon are in the 68-75 degree range across North-Central Alabama. The sky is partly sunny, and the humidity is low. And, if you like this, you will like the weather tomorrow. Mixed sun and clouds… a little warmer with a high in the mid 70s. No rain around here through 36 hours.
WEDNESDAY: Showers will return to Alabama Wednesday… the best chance will come during the midday and afternoon hours, and the rain won’t be especially heavy with limited moisture and dynamic support. Severe weather won’t be an issue, and rain totals will be 1/2 inch or less. There could be a little thunder, but probably not much.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: These two days look fantastic. A good supply of sunshine…early morning lows will be in the 40s; the high Thursday will be in the low to mid 70s, followed by a high near 80 Friday afternoon.
OUR WEEKEND: Moist air returns, and we will maintain the chance of showers Saturday and Sunday. But, the rain won’t be continuous or especially long lasting, and we don’t expect any severe weather issues. There might be a little thunder, especially Sunday when the air will be a little more unstable. So, if you have something planned outdoors over the weekend, but be aware a few passing showers are likely both days. The high Saturday will be in the upper 70s, followed by low 80s Sunday.
NEXT WEEK: That moisture axis hangs around early next week, so a few showers will remain possible on Monday and Tuesday as well, with a high around 80 degrees. The good news is that we don’t see any major severe weather setup around here for the next 15 days based on model output… see the Weather Xtreme video for the details, maps, and graphics.
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I had a great time today seeing the fourth graders at South Lamar School in Millport… be looking for them on the Pepsi KIDCAM on ABC 33/40 News at 6:00 this evening… the kids from Alexandria Elementary will be on the KIDCAM at 5:00.
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Dry,Pleasant Weather Continues
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TEMPS REMAIN BELOW AVERAGE: The average high for Birmingham today is 76 degrees… computer guidance is suggesting a high between 65 and 68 this afternoon… about ten degrees below average. The humidity will remain low, and the sky will be partly sunny.
Tomorrow will be a warmer day as we rise into the mid 70s along with a mix of sun and clouds.
SHOWERS RETURN WEDNESDAY: We will introduce a chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, but the main dynamic support is to the north, and moisture and instability values will be rather limited. So, rain amounts probably won’t be too heavy, and for now severe weather is not expected. The rain should end late Wednesday night as drier air begins to return.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: These two days looks very nice, with ample sunshine and highs in the 70s. Early morning lows will be in the 40s, and the humidity will be low.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Moisture levels rise Saturday, and we will bring in a chance of showers. But, dynamic support is not really strong, and rain should be light and spotty. Certainly not a wash-out, but if you have some outdoor plans Saturday just understand some rain is possible at times. Pretty much the same story Sunday; moist air will be in place, but there isn’t much support for a big rain event… just a few scattered showers. Sunday will be humid and warmer with a high around 80 degrees.
The chance of showers will linger into early next week. See the Weather Xtreme video for more long range ideas, and all of the maps and graphics that go along with this discussion.
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I will be doing a weather program this morning at South Lamar School in Millport… look for the next Weather Xtreme video here by 4:00 this afternoon. Enjoy the day!
Dry Through Tomorrow; Snow Showers Saturday
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PARTIAL CLEARING: A large upper low is near the Great Lakes this morning, and drier air is moving into Alabama. This should set up a decent day today with a partly sunny sky and a high in the the mid to upper 50s.
A cooling trend sets in tomorrow and Friday; expect a mix of sun and clouds both days. The high tomorrow will be near 50, and a good chance we won’t get out of the 40s Friday afternoon. A strong upper trough will bring the risk of some light snow, or snow showers Friday night as the weekend begins.
WINTRY, BLUSTERY WEEKEND: It sure won’t feel like spring during the first weekend of March. Saturday will be windy and cold; the high will be in the low 40s, and a deep, cold core upper through passing overhead will squeeze out snow flurries and snow showers. This will be similar to February 16; during that event a few spots over Northeast Alabama actually saw about one-half inch on grassy areas.
Generally speaking, accumulation should be very light and spotty Saturday, but a few pockets could very well see a dusting to 1/2 inch on grass. Temperatures will be above freezing, so there won’t be any travel issues.
Won’t make much sense to ask if your neighborhood or county will see snow since the snow showers will tend to be random and scattered, like rain showers on a summer afternoon. No way anyone knows now where the showers will form, but I do think a few flurries are possible down into South Alabama.
We will go below freezing late Saturday night, so a touch of “black ice” is not out of the question, but dewpoints will be low and any moisture on roads and bridges should evaporate very quickly.
The weather won’t be any warmer Sunday. In fact, it should be colder. We start the day Sunday well down in the 20s, and we will need to lower the forecast high a bit with the latest projected thickness values. Some places north of Birmingham probably won’t get out of the 30s, and an icy north wind will continue during the day.
HARD FREEZE EARLY MONDAY: The coldest morning should come early Monday with a clear sky and light wind. Looks like a low in the 18-22 degree range is likely; that will flirt with record lows for March 4. Birmingham’s record low that date is 17, set in 1943.
We warm back to near 50 degrees Monday afternoon with a sunny sky, and we reach the mid 50s Tuesday. A cold front will bring a chance of showers Tuesday night (amounts should be rather light with only limited moisture), and drier air returns Wednesday.
VOODOO LAND: The good news is that we don’t see any severe weather threat there through mid-March… simply because a cool, stable airmass remains in place. A decent rain event does show up on the 06Z GFS around March 10, but nothing severe most likely. See the Weather Xtreme Video for the maps, graphics, and details.
NEED WEATHER RADIO HELP? We will be programming NOAA Weather Radio receivers at Academy Sports on Highway 150 in Hoover from 3:30 until 6:30 this afternoon… come see us if you need help, or if you need to buy a new one.
STORM ALERT 2013: Our annual severe weather awareness tour across Alabama wraps up tomorrow night at Clay-Chalkville High School. We will share lessons learned after the April 27, 2011 generational tornado event, along with other amazing weather stories. Learn how to keep your family safe during severe weather, and have a chance to win some cool prizes as well. The show begin at 6:30… be sure and get there early to get a good seat.
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I will be doing a weather program today at Sumiton Elementary School in Walker County… won’t be able to post an afternoon Weather Xtreme video due to travel, but I will have forecast notes here by 4:00 this afternoon. Enjoy the day!
