Showers Tonight/Tomorrow; Strong To Severe Storms Possible Thursday
SPRING PREVIEW: Temperatures have exceeded 70 degrees across much of Alabama this afternoon with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Clouds will thicken tonight, and showers will move into the state ahead of a surface front. Gradient winds will continue to increase over the next few hours, averaging 10-20 mph with higher gusts. A wind advisory is in effect through tonight for the Tennessee Valley of North Alabama.
The front will become nearly stationary across the region tomorrow… the day will be mostly cloudy with a few showers around during the day. A thunderstorm can’t be ruled out during the afternoon hours, but they should remain below severe limits. The weather stays mild with highs in the low 70s in most places.
THURSDAY: SPC has most all of Alabama in a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms Thursday.
The primary threat of strong to severe storms will come during the afternoon and evening hours, and over the western 2/3 of the state. Based on forecast instability and wind profiles, thunderstorms will be capable of producing hail, strong winds, and possibly a few isolated tornadoes. The day will be mild and breezy with a high in the low to mid 70s.
Having this type of threat is common this time of the year… remember Alabama’s tornado season runs from November through May. Simply have a reliable way of hearing warnings if they are needed and have a good plan of action in the event you fall into a tornado warning polygon.
FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: Friday will feature a clearing sky as a much colder airmass moves into the state… temperatures will hold in the 40s over the northern counties, with 50s to the south. We start the weekend with 20s early Saturday morning, followed by a high in the 50s with a sunny sky. Sunday will be another sunny day with highs in the 60s.
NEXT WEEK: The warming trend continues; we rise into the low to mid 70s during the first half of the week. A few showers are possible by Tuesday, and there will be a chance of rain statewide Wednesday, possibly into part of the day Thursday. See the daily Weather Briefing video for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1895: The most significant snowfall in the history of Houston, Texas, occurred on the 14th and 15th. The Houston area saw 20 inches of snow.
ON THIS DATE IN 1958: Snow lovers got a special gift as the heaviest snowfall since 1948 blanketed Birmingham with over two inches of snow. Roads in the Magic City quickly became snow packed and impassable. Roads between Birmingham and Atlanta were especially dangerous. The northwest corner of Alabama was blanketed with 3-6 inches of snow. Six to eight inches fell in Decatur. At the Birmingham Municipal Airport, A Delta Airlines DC-7 slid off the runway on Saturday morning and buried itself nose deep in slush and mud when the nosewheel broke. None of the 43 passengers were injured.
BEACH FORECAST: Click here to see the AlabamaWx Beach Forecast Center page.
Look for the next video weather briefing here by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…
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