Generally Dry Weather Through The Weekend

MARCH FREEZE: Here are some temperatures across Alabama just before daybreak…

Haleyville 26
Black Creek 27
Cullman 28
Cottondale 28
Arley 28
Fort Payne 28
Gadsden 29
Pell City 30
Hueytown 30
Scottsboro 30
Talladega 31
Heflin 32
Decatur 32
Sylacauga 33
Dunnavant 33
Anniston 34
Tuscaloosa 36
Demopolis 37
Birmingham 38
Montgomery 43

Today will be another sunny, cool day with a high in the low 60s.

REST OF THE WEEK: Tomorrow morning will be cold again with a low in the 30s; the day will be partly to mostly sunny with a high in the mid 60s. Clouds increase tomorrow night, and a few sprinkles are possible over the northwest part of the state, but the air will be pretty dry and most communities won’t see any rain at all. Then, on Thursday, we expect a partially sunny sky with a high between 62 and 65. And, Friday will feature a good supply of sunshine with a high in the upper 60s.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Saturday will be a sun filled day with a high in the low 70s, and the weather stays dry Sunday… the sky partly to mostly sunny with a high up in the mid 70s. Clouds increase Sunday night, however, and some rain could reach the western counties of the state before midnight.

NEXT WEEK: Rain is likely Monday as a surface low moves across the state; no risk of severe storms, and rain amounts of 1/2 to 1 inch are expected. Showers should end Tuesday morning, and for now the rest of the week looks dry and mild. Highs will be in the 60s Monday and Tuesday, then rising into the 70s Wednesday through Friday. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

MARCH 14 TORNADO SURVEY UPDATE: NWS survey teams have now identified 16 tornadoes across Alabama last Thursday. One was an EF-2 in Elmore County, otherwise we had 5 EF-1 and 10 EF-0 tornadoes.

ON THIS DATE IN 2018: An EF-3 tornado tore through the town of Jacksonville, in Calhoun County. The tornado first touched down west of US Highway 431 north of Wellington, where it rapidly intensified and widened. The tornado entered the City of Jacksonville where it gained strength into the EF3 category, with winds around 140 mph. It removed most of the roof and the top floor of two buildings in an apartment complex. The tornado affected most of the campus of Jacksonville State University. Several buildings sustained significant damage. The most intense winds remained north of the campus however, mowing down trees and causing direct damage to homes. As the tornado crossed Highway 21, it caused caused major damage to the Merrill Building. It then moved into a highly populated zone, where scores of homes suffered major damage and rendered many uninhabitable. The tornado maintained its strength as it crossed Choccolocco Mountain, with winds funneled up the valleys mowing down trees. Despite the damage, there were no fatalities and only one serious injury.

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN FOR INDYCAR AT BARBER: The Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama will be April 5-7 at the beautiful Barber Motorsports Park! Make plans for the event that has been voted “Best Annual Event” & “Best Sporting Event” in Birmingham. Kids 15 & under are admitted free with a ticketed adult, and three-day general admission tickets are $69. Single day tickets are as low as $15. Pack a picnic/cooler and bring the family out for a weekend full of activities and racing! (place to add forecast for event or filler until 7 days out). For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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I have weather programs today at Hamilton Elementary in Marion County, and Greystone Elementary in Hoover. Look for the next Weather Xtreme video here by 4:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!

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