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James Spann is one of the most recognized and trusted television meteorologists in the industry. He holds the AMS CCM designation and television seals from the AMS and NWA. He is a past winner of the Broadcast Meteorologist of the Year from both professional organizations.

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Weekend Showers Possible; Cooler Air About Six Days Away

Weekend Showers Possible; Cooler Air About Six Days Away

| November 8, 2024 @ 2:53 pm

RADAR CHECK: We have a few showers on radar this afternoon across Southwest Alabama, otherwise there is a mix of sun and clouds across the state with temperatures mostly in the 70s. Some of the warmer spots are in the low 80s.

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Another Warm November Day; A Few Showers Over The Weekend

Another Warm November Day; A Few Showers Over The Weekend

| November 8, 2024 @ 5:50 am

Many Alabama communities will exceed 80 degrees again today with a mix of sun and clouds under a strong upper ridge, the same ridge that is keeping the hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico far to the south. A few spotty showers are possible this afternoon, mainly over the southern half of the state.

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Afternoons Stay Warm; A Few Showers Over The Weekend

Afternoons Stay Warm; A Few Showers Over The Weekend

| November 7, 2024 @ 3:04 pm

RADAR CHECK: Most of Alabama is rain-free this afternoon; we note just a few showers around Mobile Bay. With a mix of sun and clouds temperatures are in the upper 70s and low 80s. Huntsville reached 84 degrees at 2p CT… that is a new record high for November 7 (the old record was 82 set last in 2023).

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Only Isolated Showers Through Tomorrow; Afternoons Remain Warm

Only Isolated Showers Through Tomorrow; Afternoons Remain Warm

| November 7, 2024 @ 5:37 am

WARM NOVEMBER DAYS: Expect a high in the 78-82 degree range across Alabama today and tomorrow, about ten degrees above average for early November. We will forecast a mix of sun and clouds both days with just a few isolated showers around; chance of any one spot seeing rain is 20-25 percent.

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Scattered Showers Around Through The Weekend; Afternoons Stay Warm

Scattered Showers Around Through The Weekend; Afternoons Stay Warm

| November 6, 2024 @ 3:11 pm

RADAR CHECK: We have scattered showers and thunderstorms across much of Alabama this afternoon… otherwise we have more clouds than sun with temperatures mostly in the mid to upper 70s. We will maintain the chance of a few showers tonight with a mostly cloudy sky.

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Showers Possible On A Daily Basis Through Sunday; Afternoons Stay Warm

Showers Possible On A Daily Basis Through Sunday; Afternoons Stay Warm

| November 6, 2024 @ 5:39 am

WARM, SHOWERY WEATHER: A stalled surface front is near the Mississippi River this morning, and moisture levels will continue to increase across Alabama today. We will mention a chance of scattered showers and possibly a thunderstorm through tonight.

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Occasional Showers Through The Weekend; Watching Rafael

Occasional Showers Through The Weekend; Watching Rafael

| November 5, 2024 @ 3:15 pm

RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers continue across Alabama this afternoon…. otherwise we have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures in the 77-82 degree range. Dothan has reached 85 degrees and is the warmest spot in the state.

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Showers Possible Through Friday; Eyes On Rafael

Showers Possible Through Friday; Eyes On Rafael

| November 5, 2024 @ 5:48 am

SHOWERS TODAY: We note some light rain and sprinkles across parts of Alabama early this morning as moisture levels begin to rise across the southern U.S. and a front approaches from the west.

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Rain Possible Across Alabama Tomorrow Through Friday; Watching The Gulf

Rain Possible Across Alabama Tomorrow Through Friday; Watching The Gulf

| November 4, 2024 @ 3:12 pm

THIS AFTERNOON: The sky is partly to mostly sunny across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 77-82 degree range. The sky becomes mostly cloudy late tonight with a low in the 60s.

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Dry Today; Showers Are Possible Tomorrow Through Mid-Week

Dry Today; Showers Are Possible Tomorrow Through Mid-Week

| November 4, 2024 @ 5:44 am

DRY, MILD MONDAY: With a partly sunny we are forecasting a high in the upper 70s for North Alabama today, with low 80s for the southern counties of the state. We note the average high for Birmingham on November 4 is 69.

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Mostly Dry Weekend Ahead; Some Rain Possible Next Week

Mostly Dry Weekend Ahead; Some Rain Possible Next Week

| November 1, 2024 @ 2:49 pm

RADAR CHECK: Most of the showers have dissipated across Alabama this afternoon; the sky is mostly cloudy with temperatures in the 70s over the northern half of the state.

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Showers Today; Dry Weather For The Weekend

Showers Today; Dry Weather For The Weekend

| November 1, 2024 @ 5:35 am

RADAR CHECK: We have scattered showers over much of Northeast, Central, West, and Southwest Alabama early this morning ahead of a stalled surface front just northwest of Alabama. We will maintain the chance of showers through the day, but rain amounts will be light

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Showers Possible Through Tomorrow; Dry, Warm Weekend Ahead

Showers Possible Through Tomorrow; Dry, Warm Weekend Ahead

| October 31, 2024 @ 3:05 pm

RADAR CHECK: A band of showers has moved into Northwest Alabama this afternoon ahead of a surface front… we also note a few showers over the southwest counties of the state as well. Showers are possible through tomorrow as the front stalls out and slowly dissipates; the most widespread and beneficial rail will be over the northwest quarter of the state.

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Needed Rain Moves Into Northwest Alabama Tonight

Needed Rain Moves Into Northwest Alabama Tonight

| October 31, 2024 @ 5:36 am

RAIN GETTING CLOSER: Alabama is dry early this morning, but we are watching a band of rain and a few thunderstorms from near Dallas to St. Louis to Chicago ahead of a surface front.

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