SUNNY, BREEZY, COLD AFTERNOON: The sky is sunny across Alabama this afternoon, but it is cold and breezy with temperatures in the 40s over the northern counties of the state; we have 50s to the south. A freeze is likely early tomorrow morning over the northern half of the state.
It is a breezy and cold day across Alabama; temperatures are in the 40s and with the wind, it is feeling much colder. By tomorrow morning a freeze is expected with upper 20s likely.
COLDER: The cold front is pushing through the southeast corner of Alabama early this morning where rain is still falling around Dothan; that rain will end soon. To the north, a few light snow flurries are reported over Madison and Jackson counties in the colder air, but temperatures are well above freezing there and there is no impact.
RADAR CHECK: Rain continues to fall over a decent part of Alabama this afternoon… otherwise the sky is mostly cloudy with temperatures in the 60s over the northern half of the state; South Alabama communities are seeing low to mid 70s.
No active severe weather across any part of Alabama as of 12:45 this afternoon
The SPC has increased the risk of severe weather for portions of Alabama to a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms this afternoon for Central and South Alabama.
A tornado watch may be issued for portions of central Alabama
TORNADO WARNING issued for Hale County. Seek shelter NOW!
Heavy rain over Jefferson County has prompted a Flood Advisory
Storms will be active today across much of the state, with sever weather possible across the southern half of the area.
RADAR CHECK: Showers are mainly over the southern half of Alabama early this morning, but we will mention periods of rain statewide today ahead of a cold front. Some thunder is possible, and SPC maintains a low end “marginal risk” of severe thunderstorms for South Alabama later today and early tonight.
Dense Fog Advisory in effect for portions of NE Alabama.
RADAR CHECK: Rain is widespread over the southern half of Alabama this afternoon as a wet pattern continues across Alabama and the Deep South. Temperatures are in the 60s statewide.
Much needed rain is in the forecast for Alabama to start this week. It has been wet this morning and we continue to see areas of rain across Alabama at the midday hours.
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