Dry Through Wednesday; Rain Returns Thursday Night/Friday
COLD START: Here are some observations across Alabama about one hour before sunrise (these numbers could drop even more)…
Fort Payne 28
Haleyville 28
Gadsden 29
Hueytown 30
Pell City 30
Jasper 30
Decatur 31
Chelsea 32
Anniston 34
Birmingham 35
Huntsville 38
Tuscaloosa 38
Montgomery 39
Mobile 50
Today will be mostly sunny with a high generally in the 60s. Tonight will be clear and cold, and once again some of the colder spots could drop to the freezing mark early tomorrow morning.
REST OF THE WEEK: Look for a warming trend after tonight; afternoon temperatures return to the 70s through mid-week, and some spots could see low 80s by Thursday. We will bring in a chance of showers late Thursday and Thursday night, then rain and thunderstorms are likely statewide Friday. A few strong storms are possible Friday, but forecast wind profiles suggest no tornado threat. Some hail will be possible with the heavier thunderstorms.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: The weather will remain unsettled. There is some chance we get a break in the rain on Saturday if the American global model (GFS) is correct, but the reliable European suggests we will need to maintain some chance of rain on both days. Rain amounts Friday through Sunday will be in the 1-3 inch range for most communities, and highs will be in the 71-76 degree range in most places over the weekend. Bottom line is to plan on a wet weekend, although there will be dry periods.
NEXT WEEK: Colder, drier air returns for the first half of the week, and colder spots could at or below the freezing mark again by Tuesday and Wednesday morning (March 19-20). For now much of the week looks dry… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1953: An F4 tornado cut an 18-mile path through Haskell and Knox counties in Texas. Seventeen people were killed, and an eight-block area of Knox City was leveled.
ON THIS DATE IN 1963: An F4 tornado tore through Cullman County, killing two people. Hardest hit communities included Good Hope, Berlin, and Fairview. Approximately 20 homes and 20 farm buildings were destroyed.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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