Pleasant Afternoons; Chilly Nights
COLD START: A few spots across North Alabama have dropped to the freezing mark early this morning… temperatures just before daybreak include…
Black Creek 31
Cullman 32
Fort Payne 32
Decatur 32
Gadsden 32
Haleyville 32
Pell City 34
Despite the morning chill we will enjoy a nice warm-up today; with sunshine in full supply we reach the upper 60s this afternoon.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Dry weather continues. We start the day tomorrow in the 36-42 degree range for most communities, followed by a high close to 70 degrees with a sunny sky. Sunday will be partly sunny with a high in the mid 70s. Clouds then increase Sunday night.
NEXT WEEK: A weather disturbance will bring periods of rain to the state Monday. Some thunder is possible, but we are not expecting any severe storms, and rain amounts should be under 1/2 inch. Tuesday will be partly sunny and cooler with a high between 57 and 60, and by Wednesday morning we drop into the 30s again with potential for a freeze for colder spots. For now the weather looks rain-free Tuesday through Friday… See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1907: The warmest March day ever recorded in Washington, DC with a maximum temperature of 93 degrees. Washington DC has seen three 90 degrees days in March, all of which occurred in 1907.
ON THIS DATE IN 1952: An EF-4 tornado developed near Massey in Morgan County and moved northeast, traveling west of Falkville… killing 4 people. Thirty-five homes were destroyed.
SPOTTER TRAINING: We need more trained storm spotters? Will you help make the severe weather warning process more effective? Our annual spotter training is coming up Thursday, March 25 at the Pelham Civic Complex. No fee, no need to register, just show up with a curious mind. You will never look at a thunderstorm the same… it begins at 6:30.
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! For tickets, CLICK HERE.
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I have weather programs this morning at South Shades Crest Elementary in Hoover… and the South Highland Child Development Center in Birmingham… look for the next Weather Xtreme video here by 4:00 this afternoon. Enjoy the day!
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