Temperatures Near Record Levels Today/Tomorrow
FEBRUARY WARMTH: The average high for Birmingham today is 61; temperatures will be around 20 degrees above that level today and tomorrow as a strong upper ridge over the Gulf of Mexico and the Southeast U.S. strengthens. The high today and tomorrow will be close to 80 degrees for most communities.
These are the record highs for Birmingham…
February 22 (today) 81 set in 1897 and 2018
February 23 (tomorrow) 83 set in 2018 (also this is the warmest February temperature on record)
Other record highs across Alabama for tomorrow (February 23)…
Montgomery 85 (2019)
Anniston 84 (1996)
Tuscaloosa 84 (1996)
Huntsville 83 (1996)
Mobile 82 (2022)
In addition to being warm, today will be windy. A wind advisory is in effect for the northwest counties of the state, where winds could gust to 30/35 mph in spots. Gusts to 25/30 mph are likely across the rest of Alabama. The day should be dry with a mix of sun and clouds. A few spotty showers are possible tomorrow, but nothing widespread.
FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: Cooler air dips into the state Friday; highs will range from the 50s over the Tennessee Valley to the 70s for South Alabama. Showers are possible Friday the northern half of the state. Then, for the weekend, highs will be in the 70s statewide. While South Alabama will remain dry, a few scattered showers are possible Saturday and Sunday to the north. Again, nothing too widespread or heavy.
NEXT WEEK: A cold front will bring a chance of showers, and possibly a thunderstorm Monday, but for now severe storms are not expected thanks to the upper ridge, and limited instability. Dry weather is likely Tuesday through Thursday, followed by a chance of rain and storms Friday. Highs through the week will be mostly in the 70s… See the daily Weather Briefing video for maps, graphics, and more details.
TO THE NORTH AND WEST: A major winter storm will unfold over the western and northern U.S. through the next few days. Impacts will be extreme for some locations with significant snow, blizzard conditions, icing, and record cold temperatures possible.
ON THIS DATE IN 1998: Seven tornadoes struck east-central Florida late on this day and early on the 23rd. Three of the tornadoes were rated F3 on the Fujita scale. Twenty-four people were killed in Kissimmee alone. A total of 42 people were killed, 265 injured, and the total damage was $106 million.
BEACH FORECAST: Click here to see the AlabamaWx Beach Forecast Center page.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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