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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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A Few Showers Tomorrow Afternoon/Evening; Continued Warm

A Few Showers Tomorrow Afternoon/Evening; Continued Warm

| April 16, 2024 @ 2:39 pm

WARM, PLEASANT APRIL DAY: With a partly sunny sky, temperatures are mostly in the low 80s across Alabama this afternoon. Clouds will gradually increase tonight.

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Warm, Calm Weather Continues Through Friday

Warm, Calm Weather Continues Through Friday

| April 16, 2024 @ 5:45 am

ANOTHER WARM DAY: We project a high in the low 80s for most communities across Alabama today. The sky will feature more clouds than sun, and while a sprinkle or two can’t be ruled out, most places will stay dry.

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Warm Week Continues; A Few Scattered Showers Wednesday

Warm Week Continues; A Few Scattered Showers Wednesday

| April 15, 2024 @ 2:54 pm

SUNNY, WARM APRIL DAY: Temperatures are mostly in the low 80s across Alabama this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine. We note the average high for Birmingham on April 15 is 75.

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Warmest Week So Far This Year

Warmest Week So Far This Year

| April 15, 2024 @ 5:45 am

WARM, DRY WEATHER CONTINUES: Temperatures will rise into the mid 80s across most of Alabama this afternoon with a partly to mostly sunny sky; the beginning of what should be the warmest week so far this year.

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Showers End This Evening; Dry Tomorrow Through The Weekend

Showers End This Evening; Dry Tomorrow Through The Weekend

| April 11, 2024 @ 2:59 pm

RADAR CHECK: Showers continue to rotate through the northern half of Alabama this afternoon as an upper trough moves through. Otherwise it is mostly, breezy, and cool with temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Showers will end this evening, and the sky becomes mostly clear tonight.

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Cool, Breezy Day For Alabama With A Few Showers

Cool, Breezy Day For Alabama With A Few Showers

| April 11, 2024 @ 5:45 am

RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers are over the northern 2/3 of Alabama early this morning ahead of an upper trough. Today will be mostly cloudy, breezy, and cool with showers possible.

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Cooler Tomorrow With A Few Showers Around

Cooler Tomorrow With A Few Showers Around

| April 10, 2024 @ 2:53 pm

RADAR CHECK: A large mass of rain covers Alabama this afternoon, a few strong to severe storms are moving through the southeast corner of state and the Florida Panhandle. The risk of severe storms will end soon for far Southeast Alabama, and rain tapers off this evening elsewhere.

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Windy, Wet, Stormy Weather For Alabama Through Tonight

Windy, Wet, Stormy Weather For Alabama Through Tonight

| April 10, 2024 @ 5:44 am

SEVERE STORM POTENTIAL: Rain becomes more widespread across Alabama this afternoon and tonight, along with the potential for strong thunderstorms. We believe the main risk of severe storms will be across far South Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, along and south of a line from Grove Hill to Evergreen to Headland.

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Heavy Rain Possible Tomorrow Along With A Few Strong Storms

Heavy Rain Possible Tomorrow Along With A Few Strong Storms

| April 9, 2024 @ 3:13 pm

RADAR CHECK: Rain is fairly widespread over Alabama this afternoon with temperatures ranging from the 50s over the northern third of the state to the 70s across the southern counties. Periods of rain remain possible tonight along with some thunder.

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Wet, Stormy Weather For Alabama Through Mid-Week

Wet, Stormy Weather For Alabama Through Mid-Week

| April 9, 2024 @ 5:45 am

RADAR CHECK: A large mass of rain covers the northern half of Alabama early this morning, expect occasional rain and a few thunderstorms through tonight. The most widespread rain will continue over the northern and central counties of the state, but showers are possible across South Alabama as well.

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Wet, Unsettled Weather Ahead For Alabama

Wet, Unsettled Weather Ahead For Alabama

| April 8, 2024 @ 3:06 pm

RADAR CHECK: Rain and thunderstorms continue over roughly the western half of Alabama this afternoon; the sky has been brighter over the eastern half of the state where there was some decent viewing opportunities for today’s solar eclipse.

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Wet,Unsettled Weather For Alabama This Week

Wet,Unsettled Weather For Alabama This Week

| April 8, 2024 @ 5:47 am

RADAR CHECK: A few showers and thunderstorms are over the Tennessee Valley of far North Alabama early this morning, otherwise the sky is mostly cloudy with temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Expect more clouds than sun today with a chance of showers, mainly for the northern and western part of Alabama.

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Frost For North Alabama Early Tomorrow; Warmer Sunday

Frost For North Alabama Early Tomorrow; Warmer Sunday

| April 5, 2024 @ 5:37 am

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.

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Frost Likely Early Saturday Morning; Warmer Sunday

Frost Likely Early Saturday Morning; Warmer Sunday

| April 4, 2024 @ 3:14 pm

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.

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