A Cool Rainy Night Ahead; Drier Air Returns Tomorrow
COOL NOVEMBER DAY: The average high at Birmingham for November 8 is 68… we are well below that level this afternoon with temperatures in the 48-58 degree range for most communities over the northern half of the state. Haleyville and Cullman are only in the upper 40s at mid-afternoon. The sky is overcast, and rain is increasing on radar. Tonight will be cool and wet with rain becoming widespread as a wave of low pressure moves along the surface front near the Gulf Coast. Rain amounts of 1/4 to 1/2 inch are likely.
TOMORROW/FRIDAY: Rain will end by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow for most of North/Central Alabama, but rain will remain possible over the southern counties of the state through the morning. The sky becomes partly to mostly sunny by afternoon with a high in the low 60s. Friday will feature sunshine in full supply; we begin the day around 40 degrees, followed by a high in the mid 60s.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Saturday will be a picture perfect Veteran’s Day with a sunny sky along with a high in the 60s. Clouds will increase Sunday, and a few showers are possible by afternoon ahead of an approaching front. Nothing too heavy due to limited moisture; rain amounts should be 1/4″ or less for most places.
FOOTBALL WEATHER: For high school football playoff games this week, the weather will be chilly. A clear sky with temperatures falling into the 40s during the games.
Auburn will host Georgia Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium (2:30p CT kickoff)… the sky will be sunny with a kickoff temperature near 66 degrees… falling to near 60 degrees by the final whistle.
Alabama travels to Starkville to take on Mississippi State Saturday (6:00p CT kickoff)… mostly fair with temperatures falling from near 61 at kickoff, into the 50s during game.
UAB is also on the road; they take on Texas-San Antonio (UTSA) Saturday evening (6:00p CT kickoff) in San Antonio… the sky will be mostly cloudy with showers possible; kickoff temperature near 72, falling into the 60s by the second half.
NEXT WEEK: Monday and Tuesday will be dry and pleasant with highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s. A front could bring a few showers by Wednesday night or Thursday morning… then it looks like we will have another chance of rain, and possibly a few thunderstorms, around Saturday November 18. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: Tropical Storm Rina in the Central Atlantic is expected to become post-tropical tonight, and the rest of the Atlantic basin is quiet. Hurricane season ends November 30.
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