Some Rain At Times; Much Cooler This Weekend

RADAR CHECK: Just before daybreak, rain was falling over a decent part of Central Alabama, generally south of I-20…

More rain is possible at times, but a decent part of the day should be dry. The sky will feature a mix of sun and clouds, and the high will be close to 70 degrees for most communities. The best chance of rain during the day will remain over the southern quarter of Alabama, where a few strong thunderstorms are also possible.

Rain becomes more widespread statewide tonight ahead of a cold front.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Rain will end from northwest to southeast during the day tomorrow; best chance of rain for the north/central part of the state should come before 10:00 a.m. I can’t rule out a little light rain or drizzle tomorrow afternoon, however. The day will be cloudy, breezy, and much cooler with a high in the low 60s… many communities north of Birmingham won’t make it out of the 50s. A northwest wind of 10-20 mph will make it feel cooler.

Sunday will be another breezy and cool day with a mix of sun and clouds. The high will be in only in the 55-58 degree range; well below the average high of 68 for March 20. A few sprinkles are possible over far North Alabama, near the Tennessee border, but most of the state will be dry.

FROST/FREEZE POTENTIAL: The low for most places early Sunday will be in the mid 30s, but a few spots over the Tennessee Valley could touch 32 degrees. Frost is not likely Sunday morning due to a gusty north wind of 7-14 early in the day.

However, widespread frost is likely Monday with a clear sky and light wind. We project lows in the 28-34 degree range, and growers will need to protect plants and vegetation that might be harmed by freezing temperatures. And, I really don’t believe this is the last cold snap; we usually have one more good one in April.

NEXT WEEK: The weather will be dry Monday through Wednesday with a warming trend; showers are possible by Thursday. and both the GFS and the ECMWF are hinting at a setup for strong to severe storms by Thursday night and Friday. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

AT THE BEACH: Occasional showers and storms will continue along the Gulf Coast from Gulf Shores over to Panama City Beach through tomorrow, but the weather will be dry Sunday into early next week with sunny days and fair nights. See a very detailed Gulf Coast forecast here.

STORM SPOTTER TRAINING: We are offering basic SKYWARN training at several locations across North/Central Alabama in March, followed by the big event, Storm Spotter Xtreme on Saturday, April 9 at the BJCC from 9am to 2pm. This will feature both the basic and advanced SKYWARN classes, along with a session from Kevin Laws of the Birmingham NWS office. And, if you come, you get free admission to the Alabama International Auto Show, going on at the BJCC that same day. There is no cost and no need to register. Just show up with a curious mind. Kids 10 and older will also enjoy this if they love weather and want to learn more. Please help us make the severe weather warning process better!

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I have a weather program today at Calera Intermediate School… be looking for the next Weather Xtreme video here by 4:00 this afternoon. Enjoy the day!

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Category: Alabama's Weather