Cold Front Moves In Today

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WET WEATHER RETURNS: A sharp cold front will enter Northwest Alabama this morning, and along with it comes a good chance of showers and possibly a few thunderstorms. As I write this at daybreak, the front is lined up from near Corinth to Vicksburg, and it should enter the northwest corner of our state around 7:00 a.m. A band of showers and storms is just ahead of the front… the heavier storms are from near Greenwood to Vicksburg, but they are under severe limits.

Temperatures across Alabama are mostly in the 60s, but cross the front and Stillwater, OK reports a frosty 31 degrees. I sure get the idea that temperatures over Northwest Alabama will fall into the chilly 50s later today with clouds and a stiff northwest wind. It sure won’t feel like late April.

The band of showers and storms ahead of the front will move steadily southeast during the day… the rain should reach Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Anniston, and Gadsden by mid-morning. It won’t rain all day… the rain will end by mid-afternoon as drier air begins to take over. Rain amounts today should be 1/2 inch or less, and we don’t expext any severe weather, although some thunder is certainly possible, if not likely.

CHILLY NIGHT AHEAD: The sky will clear tonight, and most communities will drop to near 40 degrees early tomorrow. But, the colder valleys and protected areas across North and Central Alabama could see mid to upper 30s, with potential for touch of light frost in spots. Don’t think it will be widespread or really damaging, but growers need to be aware of that potential.

TOMORROW/FRIDAY: These two days will feature ample sunshine; the high tomorrow will be near 70, followed by mid 70s Friday.

SHOWERS RETURN THIS WEEKEND: Moist air will surge northward into Alabama Friday night, and we will continue to mention a good chance of showers Saturday and Sunday. No wash-out, or all-day rain, but no doubt it will rain at times both days. No way we can give you specific start/stop times, but the rain could come at any hour of the day or night. Some thunder is possible, but no severe weather. Highs over the weekend will be mostly in the 70s; you might see a glimpse of the sun, but the sky will be generally cloudy both days.

NEXT WEEK: The weather stays unsettled with the moisture axis holding over Alabama. We will have the chance of off and on showers or thunderstorms Monday through Wednesday with afternoon highs in the 76-79 degree range. Then, a strong upper trough will push a cold front through here late Wednesday night or Thursday morning. We will watch for potential for strong storms ahead of that front… then much colder air blows in here toward the end of next week.

RECORD COLD LATE NEXT WEEK? The GFS shows potential for lows in the 30s late next week around Friday May 3. This could change, of course, but you could almost count the number of times we have seen 30s in the month of May on two hands. See the Weather Xtreme video for the maps, graphics, and details.

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Looking forward to speaking to the students at Our Lady of Sorrows School in Homewood this morning… then I will see the volunteers from Trinity Medical Center at lunch. Look for the next Weather Xtreme video here by 4:00 this afternoon…. enjoy the day!

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Category: Alabama's Weather