RADAR CHECK: Rain is falling over the southern quarter of Alabama early this morning ahead of a surface low (non-tropical) over the northern Gulf of Mexico). This rain area will expand and move northward today, and by mid to late afternoon it will cover much of the state mainly along and south of I-59 (south of a line from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham to Gadsden).
RADAR CHECK: A persistent band of rain and storms is across Central Alabama this morning. Flash flood warnings are in effect for parts of Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Clay, Randolph, and Chambers counties where radar suggests some places have seen over 7 inches of rain over the past 36 hours. A flash flood watch remains in effect for the central counties of the state as well.
RADAR CHECK: Rain is widespread over the northern half of Alabama early this morning… that rain will shift southward during the day ahead of a cold front. SPC maintains a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms for the southern quarter of Alabama today, south of a line from Grove Hill to Greenville to Troy. A “marginal risk” (level 1/5) extends as far north as Sweetwater, Prattville, and Opelika.
PLEASANT MARCH AFTERNOON: As expected, temperatures are around 70 degrees this afternoon across Alabama with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Clouds thicken tonight ahead of a cold front.
RADAR CHECK: Rain is falling across much of Northwest and West-Central Alabama this afternoon, but to the south the sky is mostly sunny across the southern third of the state. We have a huge temperature spread, with readings ranging from the low 50s in the rain across Northwest Alabama, to the mid 80s at Mobile.
RADAR CHECK: We have scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms over the northern half of Alabama early this morning… rain will continue at times today and tonight, but no severe thunderstorms are expected. We do note the flash flood watch remains in effect for the Tennessee Valley.
RADAR CHECK: A few showers are in progress across South Alabama this afternoon… rain is more widespread near the Gulf Coast. The northern counties are rain-free with a mix of sun and clouds.
LIKE SPRING: Temperatures are over 70 degrees across much of Alabama this afternoon… and we note Montgomery and Dothan have reached the 80 degree mark. Some sun is peeking through the clouds, and there is very little rain on radar.
RADAR CHECK: As advertised, we have a cold, soaking rain falling over the northern 2/3 of Alabama this afternoon with temperatures mostly in the 40s. A few showers and storms are possible for the far southern counties of the state this evening, but rain amounts there will be much lighter. All of the rain will end tonight as dry air begins to push into the state.
RADAR CHECK: Areas of light rain and drizzle are over the northern half of Alabama early this morning with temperatures ranging from the 30s over the Tennessee Valley to the 50s across South Alabama. We expect a widespread, soaking rain for the northern 2/3 of Alabama later today and early tonight with rain amounts of 1 to 2 inches.
HIGH IMPACT WEATHER TONIGHT: Alabama’s weather will stay dry today with a partly sunny sky… expect highs in the 50s over the northern counties this afternoon, with 60s to the south. Clouds will increase late in the day.
A dynamic weather system will bring wind, rain, and thunderstorms to the state tonight. SPC maintains an enhanced risk (level 3/5) of severe storms tonight for areas south of a line from Millry to Evergreen to Brewton. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) extends as far north and east as Sweetwater, Greenville, and Geneva. A “marginal risk” is defined as far north as Tuscaloosa, but severe thunderstorms are not expected over North/Central Alabama with no surface based instability available.
RADAR CHECK: We have areas of light rain across most of Alabama early this morning with temperatures generally in the low 40s. Expect some light rain at times through the day with a cloudy sky… temperatures hold in the 42-46 degree range. Then, tomorrow will be a dry day with a mix of sun and clouds; temperatures reach the low to mid 50s.
RADAR CHECK: Light rain is moving into Alabama this afternoon; some sleet was mixed with the rain as it started to fall over parts of West Alabama earlier this afternoon. Expect periods of rain through tomorrow; the most widespread rain will be over the southern half of the state… amounts should be generally under 1/2 inch. Otherwise, it will be cloudy and cold through tomorrow.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING: As expected, today has been a dry, mild Thanksgiving Day across Alabama with temperatures in the low 70s in many areas this afternoon. This is about ten degrees above average for November 24. Rain will move into the state tonight, continuing tomorrow morning; amounts of 1/2 to 1 inch are likely. Some thunder is possible, but there is no risk of severe thunderstorms.
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.
