TONIGHT: There is a “moderate risk” (level 4/5) of severe thunderstorms for the northwest corner of the state tonight, around the Shoals. An “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) extends to Scottsboro, Cullman, Jasper, and Reform. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) has been defined down to Anniston, Hoover, and Moundville… and a marginal risk (level 1/5) is in effect down to Alexander City, Prattville, and Thomasville.
We have been dealing with some showers across North/Central Alabama through the morning hours. These will continue at times through the afternoon hours as it remains mostly cloudy and very warm as highs surge into the upper 70s and lower 80s.
TONIGHT: A dynamic weather system will bring an organized band of showers and thunderstorms into Alabama late tonight. SPC maintains an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) of severe storms for areas north and west of a line from Madison to Jasper to Reform. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) extends as far south as I-59 (Gadsden, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa)… and a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) is down to Heflin, Clanton, and Thomasville.
SEVERE CLEAR: With a sunny sky, temperatures are mostly in the 70s across Alabama this afternoon. Tonight will be fair with a low in the 50s.
After the morning chill, we are warming up nicely today, and by the end of the day many of us will be in the mid 70s under a sky full of sunshine.
COLD START: We have some scattered light frost across North Alabama early this morning with temperatures in the 30s. Oneonta has actually dipped below the freezing mark with 31 degrees just before daybreak. Look for a nice warm-up today with ample sunshine… the high will be in the 70s. Tomorrow will be another dry, mild day with a high in the 77-80 degree range.
COOL LATE MARCH DAY: Temperatures are in the 60s across Alabama this afternoon with a partly sunny sky. Tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 40s; colder spots across North/Central Alabama could dip into the mid to upper 30s with a touch of scattered light frost.
Dry air covers much of North/Central Alabama today and tomorrow; we are seeing a more sun than clouds, and clear cool nights. Highs today are in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
PLEASANT DAY AHEAD: A dry airmass covers Alabama this morning, and we expect sunshine in full force today with a high in the 66-76 degree range. Tonight will clear and chilly; colder spots will dip into the mid to upper 30s with some potential for a little light frost. Tomorrow will be another sunny day with a high in the 70s
PLEASANT DAY: Most all of Alabama is rain-free at mid-afternoon… the batch of rain and storms that was over the southern counties earlier in the day has moved into Georgia. Temperatures are in the 65-75 degree range, and tonight will be mostly fair and colder with a low in the 36-44 degree range.
North/Central Alabama is dry and cooler today, but showers and strong storms are ongoing across the southern third of the state and along the Gulf Coast.
RADAR CHECK: Areas of rain along with a few thunderstorms are over the southern quarter of Alabama early this morning… the rest of the state is dry and cooler. The best chance of showers and storms today will remain over South Alabama, and SPC maintains a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms south of a line from Grove Hill to Troy to Eufaula.
RADAR CHECK: Most of Alabama is enjoying a delightful, sunny afternoon with temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. But, clouds linger over South Alabama with strong storms across the southeast corner of the state. Showers and storms remain possible tonight over the southern counties… elsewhere the sky will be fair with a low in the 40s as cooler air drops into the state.
The persistent area of rain continues to shift south today, and the main area for rain and storms is across South Alabama this afternoon and tonight.
James Spann
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