Dry Through Saturday; Warm Afternoons

SUNNY SPRING DAY: With sunshine in full supply, temperatures are in the 70s across Alabama this afternoon… very close to seasonal averages. Tonight will be clear with a low in the 47-54 degree range.

The weather stays dry through Saturday with highs returning to the 80s beginning tomorrow.

EASTER SUNDAY: Sunday morning will be dry, but we will bring in a chance of showers over the western side of the state by mid to late afternoon. Showers and a few storms are likely statewide Sunday night ahead of a surface front. The high Sunday afternoon will be in the 80s.

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 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…

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