Rain Ends Later Today; Dry Tomorrow Through Sunday
STILL WET: Rain is fairly widespread over the northern half of Alabama early this morning, and a few strong to severe storms have popped up over Southeast Alabama, where SPC maintains a risk of severe thunderstorms…
One storm produced hail in places through parts of Coffee, Dale, Henry, and Barbour counties during the pre-dawn hours. But, for the northern half of the state the air remains cool and stable, and there is no risk of severe storms. A flash flood watch will remain in effect for the southern 2/3 of the state through midday. Then, rain ends from west to east this afternoon as drier air moves into the state; some clearing is possible by late afternoon over West Alabama.
TOMORROW AND THE WEEKEND: We get a good chance to dry out. Look for sunshine back in full force tomorrow; after a low in the upper 30s, the high will be close to 60. Sunny weather continues Saturday and Sunday; the high Saturday will be in the 57-60 degree range, followed by mid 60s Sunday. We should note Saturday morning will be cold with sub-freezing lows over much of North/Central Alabama.
NEXT WEEK: Models are trending drier air Monday; we will mention just a small risk of a shower with a high around 70 degrees. Then, we will mention a chance of showers each day Tuesday through Thursday, but for now it looks like rain amounts will be fairly light. The latest seven day rain outlook from WPC suggests rain amounts next week will be under one inch for all of the state. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.
DON’T FORGET: We go back on Daylight Saving Time this weekend. Set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed Saturday night… and check the batteries in your NOAA Weather Radio and smoke alarms. Sunset time Sunday evening will be 6:50p CDT.
ON THIS DATE IN 1919: A long track tornado developed near Flomaton, in Escambia County, and stayed down all the way to Eufaula. The tornado caused extensive damage to downtown Eufaula; it has long been remembered as one of the worst calamities to strike the town. A 12 year old girl was killed near Troy.
ON THIS DATE IN 1989: A EF-2 tornado killed one person and injured six others in Heard County, Georgia. A stronger, F3
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