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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 Strong Storms For South Alabama Tonight; Rain Ends Early Tomorrow

A Few Strong Storms For South Alabama Tonight; Rain Ends Early Tomorrow

| March 8, 2024 @ 3:23 pm

RADAR CHECK: Rain is widespread across Alabama this afternoon with the exception of the southeast part of the state. A flash flood watch will remain in effect tonight for the central and southern counties.

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Good Soaking For Alabama Ahead; A Few Strong Storms Tonight

Good Soaking For Alabama Ahead; A Few Strong Storms Tonight

| March 8, 2024 @ 5:43 am

WET: We have some patchy light rain across Alabama early this morning, but rain becomes widespread later today and tonight ahead of an approaching storm system. The main concern with this event is heavy rain and some potential flooding; a flash flood watch is in effect for much of the state. Parts of Central Alabama could receive over 4 inches of rain over the next 24 hours.

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Rain/Storms Returns Tomorrow; Heavy Rain Possible

Rain/Storms Returns Tomorrow; Heavy Rain Possible

| March 7, 2024 @ 3:02 pm

WARM MARCH DAY: Temperatures are well into the 70s across Alabama this afternoon with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Clouds will increase tonight ahead of the next storm system.

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Dry/Mild Today; Rain Storms Return Tomorrow Afternoon/Night

Dry/Mild Today; Rain Storms Return Tomorrow Afternoon/Night

| March 7, 2024 @ 5:51 am

DRY THURSDAY: With a partly sunny sky, we expect a high today in the mid to upper 70s across Alabama, about ten degrees above average for early March. Clouds will increase tonight as moisture levels rise.

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Dry/Mild Tomorrow; Rain Returns Friday Afternoon/Night

Dry/Mild Tomorrow; Rain Returns Friday Afternoon/Night

| March 6, 2024 @ 2:53 pm

CLEARING: The clearing process continues across Alabama this afternoon. The sky is partly to mostly sunny across much of the state, with lingering clouds over the eastern counties. The sky becomes mostly fair tonight with a low in the 48-54 degree range.

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Lingering Light Rain Ends Soon; Only Isolated Showers This Afternoon

Lingering Light Rain Ends Soon; Only Isolated Showers This Afternoon

| March 6, 2024 @ 5:45 am

RADAR CHECK: We have some lingering light rain over the northern half of Alabama early this morning; it should be out of the state soon. Clouds linger through the morning, but a few intervals of sun are possible this afternoon. A few isolated showers could show up this afternoon, but odds of any one spot getting wet are 15/20 percent.

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Rain Ends Late Tonight; More Rain By Friday

Rain Ends Late Tonight; More Rain By Friday

| March 5, 2024 @ 3:05 pm

RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms continue to increase across Alabama this afternoon; rain will continue at times through tonight. Rain amounts of 1/2 to 1 inch are likely over most of the state before it ends after midnight.

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Occasional Rain Through Tonight; Drier Tomorrow/Thursday

Occasional Rain Through Tonight; Drier Tomorrow/Thursday

| March 5, 2024 @ 5:33 am

RADAR CHECK: Rain is falling early this morning over much of Northwest and East Alabama, and another large rain mass is near the Gulf Coast. We are forecasting periods of rain through tonight, with potential for a few thunderstorms as well. No risk of severe storms, and rain amounts over the next 24 hours should be in the 1/2 to 1 inch range across the state.

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Showers/Storms Likely Tomorrow; Heavy Rain Possible By Friday

Showers/Storms Likely Tomorrow; Heavy Rain Possible By Friday

| March 4, 2024 @ 3:07 pm

RADAR CHECK: We have a few widely scattered showers and thunderstorms over North Alabama at mid-afternoon, but much of the state is dry with a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures in the 70s. We will maintain the chance of a few isolated showers tonight; the low will be in the 59-64 degree range for most communities.

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Unsettled Week Ahead; A Few Showers Later Today

Unsettled Week Ahead; A Few Showers Later Today

| March 4, 2024 @ 5:46 am

WET AT TIMES: March is the wettest month of the year in Alabama, the average for Birmingham is 5.66″. So, it isn’t that odd that we are forecasting multiple chances of rain across the Deep South through Saturday.

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Warmer, Drier Weather For Alabama Tomorrow

Warmer, Drier Weather For Alabama Tomorrow

| March 1, 2024 @ 3:05 pm

RADAR CHECK: Widespread rain continues across the southern 2/3 of Alabama this afternoon, generally south of I-59. We still note a few patches of light rain over the northern third of the state as well. This event has produced some very impressive rain totals; there is a narrow zone across Alabama where 2-4 inches have been reported.

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Cool, Wet Day For Alabama; Big Weekend Warm-Up Ahead

Cool, Wet Day For Alabama; Big Weekend Warm-Up Ahead

| March 1, 2024 @ 5:36 am

RADAR CHECK: Rain is fairly widespread across Alabama early this morning with temperatures mostly in the 47-54 degree range. Today will feature occasional rain along with a few embedded thunderstorms along with a high in the 50s.

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Periods Of Rain Tonight/Tomorrow; Weekend Warm-Up Ahead

Periods Of Rain Tonight/Tomorrow; Weekend Warm-Up Ahead

| February 29, 2024 @ 2:55 pm

CLOUDY, COOL DAY: The sky is mostly cloudy across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 40s and 50s, well below average for the end of February. Some sprinkles are showing up on radar this afternoon, but rain becomes more likely across Alabama tonight and tomorrow as a wave aloft approaches from the west.

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More Clouds Than Sun Today; Rain Returns Tonight/Tomorrow

More Clouds Than Sun Today; Rain Returns Tonight/Tomorrow

| February 29, 2024 @ 5:39 am

COOL DAY: While we could see a few intervals of sun today, clouds will linger in many areas with a high in the 50s this afternoon. The average high for Birmingham on Leap Day (February 29) is 63. A few scattered sprinkles of rain are possible during the day, but rain becomes more likely across Alabama tonight and tomorrow as a wave aloft approaches from the west.

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