Cool, Gray, Damp Monday
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RADAR CHECK: Moderate rain is falling over Northwest Alabama this morning… heaviest rain is over parts of Marion, Franklin, and Colbert Counties. And, it is a cold rain with temperatures in the 40s. Patches of light rain are seen from near Fayette to Smith Lake to Scottsboro. This rain is being forced by a strong upper trough moving through the region, and we will maintain the risk of light rain or drizzle this morning with a thick low cloud deck firmly in place. We might see a few peeks of sunshine this afternoon, mainly over Northwest Alabama, as the trough axis moves on to the east.
Temperatures won’t rise much; I doubt if we can get out of the 50s today along and north of I-20, with highs in the 60s south of Birmingham. Not even close to the average high of 78 for October 8.
TONIGHT: As the sky clears, it should be the coldest night so far this season. Most places will drop into the 40-44 degree range, but the colder valleys will easily reach the 30s. Just maybe a touch of frost for the colder valleys for the first time this fall.
REST OF THE WEEK: The weather will be brighter and warmer. Tomorrow’s high will near 70, followed by mid 70s Wednesday, upper 70s Thursday, and a high around 80 Friday. Each day should feature a good supply of sunshine as dry air takes over.
THE WEEKEND: For now it looks mostly dry and warm.The high should be at or just over 80 degrees Saturday and Sunday with a pretty good deal of sunshine both days. A weak front could touch off a few showers Sunday evening, but for now the risk looks small.
TROPICS: No named systems across the Atlantic basin for now, and we see just a few small, disorganized features. Tropical storm development is not expected through mid-week.
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