Another Beautiful Spring Day Ahead; Warm, Mostly Dry Easter Weekend Ahead
NICE WARM-UP: Some of the colder spots over North Alabama have dipped into the 30s early this morning, but most places are in the 40s at daybreak. Look for a high in the 70s today with sunshine in full supply.
The weather stays dry through Saturday with highs returning to the 80s beginning tomorrow.
EASTER SUNDAY: There is still big model differences concerning the weather Sunday, but we will continue to side with the reliable European global model, which keeps most of the state warm and dry during the day with highs in the 80s. Then, a cold front will bring a chance of showers and storms to the state Sunday night.
The front will become nearly stationary around the Alabama/Tennessee border, and will keep a chance of showers in the forecast Monday and Tuesday. Some risk of rain will likely continue through the rest of the week as a moist, unstable airmass remains in place. For now it doesn’t look like a severe weather situation for Alabama with the main dynamic support well to the north. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1998: An historic tornado outbreak of at least 13 tornadoes struck Middle Tennessee on April 16, 1998. Many of these tornadoes were strong or violent and tracked long distances, killing 4 people and injuring nearly 100 people, while causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. One tornado during the outbreak struck downtown Nashville, blowing out numerous windows in skyscrapers and causing the collapse of some older buildings. Other notable tornadoes included three violent tornadoes in southern Middle Tennessee that reached F4 to F5 intensity, and an F3 tornado in Pickett County that damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses. Wilson County was struck by 4 different tornadoes during the event.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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