Another Chilly Night Ahead

DRY/COOL AFTERNOON: With a good supply of sunshine, temperatures are generally in the 58-62 degree range across the northern half of Alabama this afternoon. The air is very dry, and tonight will be clear and cold again. A freeze warning is in effect for a decent part of North Alabama once again, for areas generally north of a line from Winfield to Oneonta to Gadsden to Weiss Lake.

To the south, temperatures will drop into the mid 30s, and some scattered frost is possible down into the central counties of the state.

TOMORROW/THURSDAY: Tomorrow will be dry; the sky will be partly to mostly sunny with a high between 64 and 67. Clouds will increase tomorrow night, and a few sprinkles or patches of light rain are possible across the northwest part of Alabama. The air will be pretty dry, however, and rain amounts, if any, will be light and spotty.

Then, on Thursday, expect a partly sunny sky with a high in the low to mid 60s. Friday will be very pleasant; with ample sun the high will be well up into the 60s… some places could see 70 degree warmth.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Dry weather continues with mild afternoons and cool nights. Lots of sunshine Saturday with a high in the low 70s, and mid 70s are forecast Sunday with a partially sunny sky. Clouds will increase Sunday night.

NEXT WEEK: A disturbance will bring periods of rain, and possibly a thunderstorm to Alabama, on Monday. Rain should end early Tuesday, and the rest of the week looks rain-free. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

THIS MORNING: The low this morning was 25 degrees at Rock Run, in Cherokee County, and Black Creek, in Etowah County.

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 enjoyed seeing students today at Hamilton Elementary in Marion County, and Greystone Elementary in Hoover… be looking for them on the Pepsi KIDCAM today at 5:00 and 6:00 on ABC 33/40 News! The next Weather Xtreme video will be posted here by 7:00 a.m. tomorrow…

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