Warmest Week So Far This Year

VERY MILD AFTERNOONS: We we roll into the second week of meteorological spring, it will sure feel like it with highs up in the 70s this week. Some spots could approach 80 degrees Wednesday afternoon.

We stay dry today with a good supply of sunshine, and tomorrow will be rain-free as well with a partly sunny with afternoon temperatures in the mid 70s.

TO THE WEST: A deep upper trough will drop south into Mexico, setting up unsettled weather for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas, where they will have the dual threat of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding. In fact, some spots there could see 8-12 inches of rain over the next seven days…

HERE AT HOME: Due to the slow movement of the upper trough, most of the day looks dry Wednesday, although we will mention a small risk of a shower over the western counties of Alabama. Showers become more likely Thursday, and Friday looks pretty wet with occasional showers and possibly a thunderstorm.

SEVERE STORMS? The good news is that the upper trough will fill and weaken as it lifts out, and for now the chance of severe weather looks pretty small for Alabama late this week, and SPC does not have any risk defined.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Saturday looks wet as well with a good chance of showers and storms; rain totals Thursday through Saturday should be in the 2 inch range for a decent part of the state, probably not enough for flooding issues. We project a high Saturday in the low 70s. Then, the trough kicks out Sunday and it looks dry and pleasant with a decent amount of sunshine along with a high around 70 degrees.

NEXT WEEK: Still no sign of the late season cold snap we always have (trust me, it will come); looks like another rain event by mid-week. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

AT THE BEACH: Expect a good supply of sunshine on the Gulf Coast from Panama City Beach over to Gulf Shores today and tomorrow. A few scattered showers are possible Wednesday and Thursday, but you will still enjoy a decent amount of sun. Then, showers and storms become likely Friday and Saturday. Highs will be in the 60s on the immediate coast (due to the cooler ocean water), but 70s are likely inland. The sea water temperature early this morning at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab is a cool 61 degrees. See a very detailed Gulf Coast forecast here.

SPOTTER TRAINING IN JACKSONVILLE TOMORROW NIGHT: We are offering basic SKYWARN training at four locations across North/Central Alabama in March… the first comes tomorrow evening at 6:30 at the Jacksonville Community Center. Then, Storm Spotter Xtreme will be held on Saturday, April 9 at the BJCC from 9am to 2pm. This will feature both the basic and advanced SKYWARN classes, along with a session from Kevin Laws of the Birmingham NWS office. And, if you come, you get free admission to the Alabama International Auto Show, going on at the BJCC that same day. There is no cost and no need to register. Just show up with a curious mind. Kids 10 and older will also enjoy this if they love weather and want to learn more. Please help us make the severe weather warning process better!

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I have a weather program today at Deer Valley Elementary in Hoover… be looking for the next Weather Xtreme video here by 4:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!

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Category: Alabama's Weather