The weather for this joint holiday is amazing across Alabama. It is a dry day with plenty of sunshine in the sky. Highs this afternoon are ranging from the upper 50s to lower 60s.
More clouds than sunshine again today with well-above average temperatures this afternoon as highs climb in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
More clouds than sunshine and above average temperatures highlight the forecast through midweek across Alabama with afternoon highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
A bitterly cold, Arctic airmass will invade the Deep South Thursday night, and will persist through the Christmas weekend.
CHRISTMAS COLD WAVE: A bitterly cold, Arctic airmass will invade the Deep South Thursday night, and will persist through the Christmas weekend. Here are some important points as of Sunday morning: *Ahead of the Arctic front, some light rain is possible late Thursday afternoon. As cold air rushes into the state, the rain will likely […]
CHRISTMAS COLD WAVE: A bitterly cold, Arctic airmass will invade the Deep South Thursday night and Friday, and will persist through the Christmas weekend. Here are some important points… *Ahead of the Arctic front, some light rain is possible Thursday afternoon. As cold air rushes into the state, the rain will likely change to light […]
Here are the top ten warmest Christmas Days since 1900 at Birmingham… DECEMBER 25 RECORDED HIGHS AT BIRMINGHAM 74 1987 73 1982, 1942 72 1964 71 1926, 1922 70 1901 69 1971 68 1974, 1904 As you can see, we have exceeded 70 degrees on Christmas Day six times… 1987, 1982, 1942, 1964, 1926, and […]
There are some that believe it has always been cold, and should be cold at Christmas in Alabama, and something is wrong this year since we are projecting temperatures, generally speaking, above average through the rest of the month. Let me say up front, there is no such thing as “normal” weather. The chaotic state […]
We are still looking at the potential for a dangerous, high impact severe weather event across Alabama late this afternoon and tonight. SPC notes they are considering upgrading a part of the moderate risk to a “high risk” at mid-afternoon. After a review of surface, upper air, and model data… here are some important notes… […]
Merry Christmas! I wish we had better news, but parameters are still coming together for the potential for a significant severe weather outbreak across Alabama and the Deep South later today and tonight. This is a long post, but like recent days, I encourage you to read all of this, and be sure and share […]
I hope you and your family are enjoying a peaceful Christmas Eve. Parameters are still coming together for a high impact severe weather threat for Alabama tomorrow… You can watch Brian’s morning Weather Xtreme video for a meteorological discussion of tomorrow’s threat. Below are the SPC severe weather outlook maps for tomorrow and tomorrow night… […]
Unfortunately not many changes in our forecast for Christmas. A dynamic storm system will bring a chance of severe thunderstorms to all of Alabama, with potential for large hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes. Please take a few minutes to see the maps here and read through the post; it will answer all of your questions […]
Some new model data is rolling in tonight, and quite frankly I don’t see any reason to change our thinking for the weather in Alabama for Christmas. Still, unfortunately, a significant severe weather threat. If there is any shift in thinking, the event might be a tad later in getting here. But, not by much. […]
Brian will be along in a bit with his discussion and a new Weather Xtreme video. Unfortunately parameters are still in place for the potential for a major severe weather threat for the Deep South Tuesday into Tuesday night. If you are reading this, I am not worried about you and your family being aware […]
Our long time friend, mentor, and charter Weather Factory member, J.B. Elliott, passed away on May 11, 2015. Click HERE to read James' tribute.
