Brighter, Warmer Day Tomorrow

RAW, COLD, CLOUDY DAY: The rain across Alabama has ended, but clouds linger statewide. Add to that temperatures only in the upper 30s and low 40s, and a strong north wind, and this is certainly not a “Chamber of Commerce” kind of day.

The sky will clear tonight, and most communities across North/Central Alabama will see a low at or just below freezing early tomorrow morning.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Tomorrow will be brighter and warmer; with a good supply of sunshine we rise into the mid 50s. Clouds move back in tomorrow night, and Sunday will be a mostly cloudy day with potential for scattered showers thanks to an upper disturbance passing over the state. Rain should be light and spotty, and the high Sunday will be in the upper 50s.

BIRMINGHAM BOWL: Great weather for tomorrow’s game at Legion Field (11a CT kickoff; Memphis vs Wake Forest)… mostly sunny; 50 at kickoff, rising into the mid 50s by the final whistle.

CHRISTMAS WEEK: The weather will be dry Monday and Tuesday with seasonal temperatures; highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s. Wednesday looks dry as well with a high in the low 60s along with a mix of sun and clouds. A dynamic weather system will bring rain and storms back into Alabama in the Thursday/Friday time frame; it could be a setup for strong thunderstorms and heavy rain. Too early to know the exact impact, however… see the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

WINTER ARRIVES: Winter officially arrives over the northern hemisphere this afternoon at 4:23p CT, when the sun will be directly over the Tropic of Capricorn. Most can notice the late dawns and early sunsets this time of the year, and the low arc of the sun across the sky each day. Be sure to look at your noontime shadow (when it returns tomorrow). Around the time of the December solstice, it’s your longest noontime shadow of the year. We will see an increasing amount of daylight beginning tomorrow, which will continue through the summer solstice on June 21, 2019.

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My next Weather Xtreme video will be posted here Monday morning, December 31 by 7:00 a.m… I will be taking next week off spending time with family. I hope you and your family enjoy a very merry and meaningful Christmas!

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