Tag: mild

A Few Showers/Storms Later Today; Much Colder Next Week

James Spann | January 15, 2020 @ 5:55 am

STILL MILD: We are forecasting a high around 70 degrees this afternoon; the average high at Birmingham on January 15 is 54. The radar is quiet this morning, but a few showers and storms will likely form over the northern half of the state this afternoon. The rain won’t be as widespread as yesterday, but a few heavier storms are possible… SPC has about the northern quarter of the state in a low end, “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe storms. Stronger storms could produce small hail and gusty winds, but the overall threat remains low.

Occasional Showers; A Few Storms Through Wednesday

James Spann | January 13, 2020 @ 3:27 pm

UNSETTLED, MILD WEATHER: Rain is increasing over the state this afternoon; we note a few embedded thunderstorms over West Alabama, but they are below severe limits. Main issue with stronger storms through tonight will come from heavy rain, although some hail can’t be ruled out. SPC maintains a low end, “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe storms tonight for North Alabama.

Mild, Unsettled Weather For Alabama This Week

James Spann | January 13, 2020 @ 6:01 am

RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms are over much of Alabama this morning south of I-59 (Tuscaloosa to Birmingham to Gadsden), along and south of a stalled front draped over the state.

Severe Storms Likely Across Alabama Tomorrow

James Spann | January 10, 2020 @ 5:57 am

MILD, BREEZY TODAY: The sky will be mostly cloudy across Alabama through tonight with a south wind averaging 10-20 mph. A few showers are possible by afternoon, but a decent part of the day should be dry. But, to the west, a very active severe weather day is likely for parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

Showers Tomorrow; Severe Storms Saturday

James Spann | January 9, 2020 @ 3:34 pm

HIGH CLOUDS: High cirrus clouds have moved over Alabama this afternoon ahead of a complex storm system developing west of the state. Temperatures are mostly in the low to mid 60s, and the clouds become thicker and lower tonight.

Still Dry Today; Severe Storms Likely Saturday

James Spann | January 9, 2020 @ 6:21 am

ONE MORE DRY DAY: Look for a high in the mid 60s across much of Alabama today with a mix of sun and clouds. Then, tonight, the sky becomes mostly cloudy as moist air surges northward from the Gulf of Mexico. Tomorrow will be a mostly cloudy and very mild day; the high will be close to 70 degrees; about 15 degrees above average for mid-January in Alabama. We will mention a chance of showers by afternoon… but rain becomes more likely tomorrow night.

Some Light Rain Possible Late Tonight; Severe Storms Saturday

James Spann | January 6, 2020 @ 3:21 pm

PLEASANT AFTERNOON: Temperatures are mostly in the 60s across Alabama this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine. A fast moving disturbance will bring some clouds into the state tonight, and some potential for scattered light rain from about midnight to 6:00 a.m. Moisture is very limited, and many communities probably won’t see enough rain to measure.

Cold, Wet Day Tomorrow; Some Snow Over Far North Alabama

James Spann | December 9, 2019 @ 3:20 pm

SNOW??? As cold air rushes into North Alabama, there is a window for some light snow over the northern quarter of the state late tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night. Best chance of seeing a few snowflakes will be north of U.S. 278 (Hamilton to Cullman to Gadsden), and best chance of light accumulation will be north of the Tennessee River, especially over far Northwest Alabama around the Shoals. Even there, amounts should be under one inch, and mainly confined to grassy areas. With a warm ground, and surface temperatures in the mid 30s, we just don’t expect much impact from the light snow over North Alabama tomorrow night. There could be a few icy spots by daybreak Wednesday when temperatures drop a little below freezing, but most bridges should be dry by then.

Mild Today; Wet Tomorrow And Much Colder

James Spann | December 9, 2019 @ 5:59 am

MILD AFTERNOON AHEAD: We are projecting a high in the 66-71 degree range for much of North/Central Alabama this afternoon; the average high for December at Birmingham is 57. The sky will be mostly cloudy, and we note some patchy light rain early this morning over East-Central Alabama. But, a decent part of the day will be rain-free.

Very Cold Air Blows Into Alabama Tomorrow

James Spann | November 11, 2019 @ 6:25 am

MILD DAY: Today will be dry across Alabama, although clouds will increase during the day. We project a high in the mid to upper 60s this afternoon; it will be the warmest day of the week. But don’t get used to it; temperatures are well below zero over parts of the northern U.S. this morning, and that very cold air will blow into Alabama after midnight tonight.