Dry Weather For Most Of Alabama Today; Showers Return Tomorrow Morning
BIG TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE: A stalled front near I-59 continues to bring a big thermal contrast across Alabama early this morning. North of the front, temperatures are in the low 40s over North and Northwest Alabama, but south of the front most places are in the 60s. We note a dense fog advisory is in effect for much of the state south of the front early this morning; this fog will dissipate by mid-morning.
The front will drift northward today, and most of the state will enjoy a very mild February day with highs well up in the 70s this afternoon… a few spots in South Alabama could exceed 80 degrees again thanks to a strong upper high over the northern Gulf of Mexico. Showers today should be few and far between.
Clouds will increase tonight, and showers are likely tomorrow morning over the northern half of the state as a cold front pushes through. Rain amounts should be light, and tomorrow will be cooler with a high in the mid 50s. The sun could break through the clouds in spots tomorrow afternoon.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Saturday will be a mostly cloudy day with highs in the 47-54 degree range over North Alabama, with 60s for the southern counties. A few scattered showers are possible during the day, but rain become widespread over the northern half of the state Saturday night into Sunday morning as a wave of low pressure rides along the front to the south. By Sunday afternoon the best chance of showers will shift into South Alabama… the high Sunday will be in the low to mid 50s for most places.
NEXT WEEK: For now the week looks dry with pleasant afternoons and cool nights; highs will be mostly in the 60s through the week. We see no sign of severe thunderstorms, snow, or ice for Alabama for the next 7-10 days… See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1961: An F2 tornado moved through Russell County in East Alabama. It first touched down in Hurtsboro and moved east-northeast. It hit Southern Wende, before moving directly through the town Hatchechubbee, which was heavily damaged. It then hit Northern Colbert before moving through Seale, which was also heavily damaged. The tornado then struck Southern Lato before striking Nuckols, again causing heavy damage. The tornado then crossed over Lake Bickerstaff and dissipated in Flournoys. Although it moved mostly through rural areas, the tornado left several homes obliterated while others were heavily damaged and many trees were blown down or broken off. Four people were injured.
ON THIS DATE IN 2001: Over a dozen tornadoes spawned in central and eastern Arkansas. The strongest tornado (F3) was in Desha County, with parts of a farm shop found six miles away from where it was blown apart. An 18-month-old was killed in Fulton County by an F2 tornado.
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