Category: Alabama’s Weather

Warming Trend Ahead; Severe Storms Possible Friday Night

Warming Trend Ahead; Severe Storms Possible Friday Night

| March 21, 2023 @ 5:49 am

ANOTHER COLD START: Temperatures are generally in the 25-35 degree range across Alabama early this morning, with sub-freezing readings for many areas. On the positive side, a warming trend begins this afternoon as temperatures rise into the low to mid 60s. Still below average, but moving in the right direction. The average high for Birmingham on March 21 is 69.

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Another Freeze Tonight; Much Warmer Later This Week

Another Freeze Tonight; Much Warmer Later This Week

| March 20, 2023 @ 3:04 pm

SUNNY, COOL AFTERNOON: Temperatures are mostly in the 47-55 degree range across Alabama with a good supply of sunshine through high, thin cirrus clouds. The average high for Birmingham on March 20 is 68. And, despite the fact that spring arrives this afternoon (the equinox comes at 4:24p CDT), another freeze is likely for much of the state tonight.

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The Midday Report — First Day of Spring & Still Feels Like Winter

The Midday Report — First Day of Spring & Still Feels Like Winter

| March 20, 2023 @ 11:42 am

We have sunny skies across North and Central Alabama as we are making our way into the midday hour on this first day of Spring. However, these temperatures are giving us one last shot of Old Man Winter as we are only in the upper 30s to the to the upper 40s as of 11 am.

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Frigid March Morning; Warming Trend Ahead

Frigid March Morning; Warming Trend Ahead

| March 20, 2023 @ 5:57 am

Today will be sunny with a high in the 55-60 degree range, followed by another clear, cold night. Lows tomorrow morning will be in the 27-37 degree range for most communities; colder spots will see yet another freeze.

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Noon Forecast Notes on a Beautiful, But Chilly Day Before the Spring Equinox

Noon Forecast Notes on a Beautiful, But Chilly Day Before the Spring Equinox

| March 19, 2023 @ 12:40 pm

Alabama is going to experience quite the warmup this week with 80s by Thursday and Friday. Beginning to monitor the severe weather threat for Friday across Alabama.

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Sunday Morning Lows

Sunday Morning Lows

| March 19, 2023 @ 12:08 pm

24 at Meridianville was the cold spot across North and Central Alabama early Sunday morning.

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Sunday Weather Briefing Video:  Freeze Warnings Again Sunday Night

Sunday Weather Briefing Video: Freeze Warnings Again Sunday Night

| March 19, 2023 @ 7:00 am

Freeze warnings are posted for all of North and Central Alabama for tonight and early Monday morning as the coldest air of this cold snap settles over Alabama.

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The Midday Report — Saturday Edition: Freeze Warning Issued for the Overnight Hours

The Midday Report — Saturday Edition: Freeze Warning Issued for the Overnight Hours

| March 18, 2023 @ 11:11 am

At 11 am, skies were mainly clear across the northern 3/4ths of the area, but partly to mostly cloudy skies can be seen over the extreme southern parts of Central Alabama.

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Saturday Weather Briefing — Clearing Skies & A Very Cool Final Spring Weekend of ’23

Saturday Weather Briefing — Clearing Skies & A Very Cool Final Spring Weekend of ’23

| March 18, 2023 @ 5:00 am

We’ll have a mix of sun & clouds today with cool temperatures, but sunny skies will not help out the even-cooler temperatures on Sunday.

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Colder Air Rolling Into North Alabama; Strong Storms To The South

Colder Air Rolling Into North Alabama; Strong Storms To The South

| March 17, 2023 @ 3:20 pm

RADAR CHECK: Rain is fairly widespread across Alabama this afternoon as a cold front continues to roll through the state. Stronger thunderstorms are pushing through the far southern counties and into the Florida Panhandle. Heavier storms there will be produce strong gusty winds and lots of lightning as they move through.

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Severe Weather Threat Increasing for South Alabama

Severe Weather Threat Increasing for South Alabama

| March 17, 2023 @ 1:45 pm

A cold front is pushing southeastward across Alabama this afternoon. A few strong to severe storms could impact South Alabama ahead of the front. Temperatures are falling behind the front and freezes are possible tonight and Saturday night.

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Wet Today With Falling Temperatures

Wet Today With Falling Temperatures

| March 17, 2023 @ 5:37 am

RADAR CHECK: Rain is widespread over the northern half of Alabama early this morning… that rain will shift southward during the day ahead of a cold front. SPC maintains a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms for the southern quarter of Alabama today, south of a line from Grove Hill to Greenville to Troy. A “marginal risk” (level 1/5) extends as far north as Sweetwater, Prattville, and Opelika.

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Rain Returns Tomorrow, More Cold Air On The Way

Rain Returns Tomorrow, More Cold Air On The Way

| March 16, 2023 @ 3:24 pm

PLEASANT MARCH AFTERNOON: As expected, temperatures are around 70 degrees this afternoon across Alabama with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Clouds thicken tonight ahead of a cold front.

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Midday Nowcast: Sun Today, Storms Tomorrow

Midday Nowcast: Sun Today, Storms Tomorrow

| March 16, 2023 @ 10:29 am

Today is a much warmer day for the state, as highs surge into the upper 60s and lower 70s with strong southerly flow returning. Tonight, clouds return ahead of a cold front that will bring rain and storms to Alabama tomorrow.

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