TONIGHT: There is a “moderate risk” (level 4/5) of severe thunderstorms for the northwest corner of the state tonight, around the Shoals. An “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) extends to Scottsboro, Cullman, Jasper, and Reform. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) has been defined down to Anniston, Hoover, and Moundville… and a marginal risk (level 1/5) is in effect down to Alexander City, Prattville, and Thomasville.
TONIGHT: A dynamic weather system will bring an organized band of showers and thunderstorms into Alabama late tonight. SPC maintains an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) of severe storms for areas north and west of a line from Madison to Jasper to Reform. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) extends as far south as I-59 (Gadsden, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa)… and a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) is down to Heflin, Clanton, and Thomasville.
SEVERE CLEAR: With a sunny sky, temperatures are mostly in the 70s across Alabama this afternoon. Tonight will be fair with a low in the 50s.
COLD START: We have some scattered light frost across North Alabama early this morning with temperatures in the 30s. Oneonta has actually dipped below the freezing mark with 31 degrees just before daybreak. Look for a nice warm-up today with ample sunshine… the high will be in the 70s. Tomorrow will be another dry, mild day with a high in the 77-80 degree range.
COOL LATE MARCH DAY: Temperatures are in the 60s across Alabama this afternoon with a partly sunny sky. Tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 40s; colder spots across North/Central Alabama could dip into the mid to upper 30s with a touch of scattered light frost.
PLEASANT DAY AHEAD: A dry airmass covers Alabama this morning, and we expect sunshine in full force today with a high in the 66-76 degree range. Tonight will clear and chilly; colder spots will dip into the mid to upper 30s with some potential for a little light frost. Tomorrow will be another sunny day with a high in the 70s
PLEASANT DAY: Most all of Alabama is rain-free at mid-afternoon… the batch of rain and storms that was over the southern counties earlier in the day has moved into Georgia. Temperatures are in the 65-75 degree range, and tonight will be mostly fair and colder with a low in the 36-44 degree range.
RADAR CHECK: Areas of rain along with a few thunderstorms are over the southern quarter of Alabama early this morning… the rest of the state is dry and cooler. The best chance of showers and storms today will remain over South Alabama, and SPC maintains a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms south of a line from Grove Hill to Troy to Eufaula.
RADAR CHECK: Most of Alabama is enjoying a delightful, sunny afternoon with temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. But, clouds linger over South Alabama with strong storms across the southeast corner of the state. Showers and storms remain possible tonight over the southern counties… elsewhere the sky will be fair with a low in the 40s as cooler air drops into the state.
RADAR CHECK: A persistent band of rain and storms is across Central Alabama this morning. Flash flood warnings are in effect for parts of Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Clay, Randolph, and Chambers counties where radar suggests some places have seen over 7 inches of rain over the past 36 hours. A flash flood watch remains in effect for the central counties of the state as well.
It’s another earlier-than-normal produced weather briefing video, as there will be a severe threat ongoing on Sunday morning. Video produced late on Saturday night.
Sorry, the video is short today, but I am in the middle of severe weather coverage as I make this briefing at the insane hour of 2:15 am Saturday morning.
WARM, BREEZY AFTERNOON: Temperatures are close to 80 degrees across Alabama this afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds, and a gusty south wind. The weather gets active tonight as an organized band of showers and storms will push into the state ahead of a vigorous weather system. SPC maintains an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) for the northwest corner of Alabama around the Shoals. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) extends down to Scottsboro, Birmingham, and Sweetwater. A “marginal risk” (level 1/5) has been defined as far east and south as Alexander City, Montgomery, and Jackson.
ACTIVE WEATHER AHEAD: Alabama’s weather will stay warm and dry today with a high in the low 80s this afternoon. Expect a mix of sun and clouds, with a gusty south wind by afternoon. Then, late tonight, an organized line of rain and thunderstorms will move into the state.
James Spann
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