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Dry And Mild Today; Big Soaker Thursday

| April 1, 2013 @ 5:55 am

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MILD AFTERNOON: We project a high in the low to mid 70s across the great state of Alabama today with a pretty good supply of sunshine… a great way to start the month of April. There is a touch of dense fog in spots, but that will burn off soon.

A cold front will pass through tonight; it will bring some clouds, but no rain is expected. Then, tomorrow, the high will drop about ten degrees, as we will peak in the mid 60s in the wake of the front. We will forecast a mix of sun and clouds tomorrow as the weather stays dry.

WEDNESDAY MORNING: Fear of a late season frost has greatly lessened early Wednesday. Clouds will be moving into the state, and most places will see a low in the 40s. However, colder valleys across the far northeast tip of Alabama might make a run at the mid 30s with a touch of frost possible.

The sky will be mostly cloudy Wednesday as a storm builds strength over the western Gulf of Mexico; the high will be in the low to mid 60s. Rain will likely move into Alabama Wednesday night.

THURSDAY SOAKER: A deep surface low is expected to pass just south of Mobile, and a cool, soaking rain is likely Thursday statewide. No severe weather with the low to the south, and probably very little thunder. Just a big rain event with temperatures holding in the 50s much of the day. Rain amounts of one to two inches are likely around here before the rain tapers off Thursday night.

Any lingering showers will end Friday morning, and the clearing process should begin by Friday afternoon.

DELIGHTFUL WEEKEND: The weekend looks just about perfect. Sunny mild days, clear cool nights. Early Saturday morning will be in the 40s, but we rise quickly, with a high in the mid 70s Saturday afternoon. Sunday will be mostly sunny, and the GFS is printing a high of 77 for Birmingham.

TIME TO PLANT: Let’s look at the 12Z model set later this morning, but I am just about ready to declare no more frost/freeze threats for this season for most of Alabama. Look for a green light this afternoon for growers. No sign of any cold air shots through mid-April on models, and late season frost/freeze threats are extremely rare here past April 10. See the Weather Xtreme video for more long range ideas, along with the maps and graphics.

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