Rain Returns Thursday Night/Friday; Cooler Weekend Ahead
WARM, DRY NOVEMBER WEATHER: We have scattered high cirrus clouds over Alabama this afternoon, otherwise the sky is mostly sunny with temperatures in the 70s over North Alabama, with low 80s near the coast. Tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 47-55 degree range.
Alabama’s weather won’t change much through mid-week with mostly sunny warm afternoons and fair, cool nights. Highs not too far from 80 degrees, with lows mostly in the 50s.
RAIN RETURNS: Clouds will increase Thursday ahead of a cold front, and we will bring a good chance of light rain at times Thursday night and Friday. This won’t be a “drought buster”, but amounts of around 1/2 inch are likely statewide. The high Friday will drop into the 65-71 degree range.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Model consistency is very poor concerning weekend weather. The American GFS model is mostly dry, while the European global model suggests periods of rain will linger Saturday and Sunday. We will trend toward the drier solution for now, but watch for forecast changes in coming days. Highs will be in the 60s, with lows around 50 degrees.
NEXT WEEK: For now the week looks generally dry with seasonal temperatures (highs mostly in the 60s, and lows in the 40s). Global models show evidence of the next rain event in the November 19-22 time frame). See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: All is quiet across the Atlantic basin, and tropical storm formation is not expected through the next seven days.
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ON THIS DATE IN 1977: Several possible causes lead to the collapse of the Kelly Barnes Dam in Georgia to give way. The failure allowed a 40-acre lake to flood the Toccoa Falls College, killing 39 people and injuring 60 more
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Look for the next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…
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