Tag: showers

Lingering Showers This Morning; Dry Tomorrow

Lingering Showers This Morning; Dry Tomorrow

| May 24, 2023 @ 5:39 am

RADAR CHECK: We have some “illegal” rain across Central Alabama early this morning (that means rain was wasn’t forecast)… mostly south of I-20. Models have not handled this pattern well; there is an upper low involved along with a nearly stationary front over the southern counties of the state. We will need to maintain the chance of some lingering scattered light rain today, but a decent part of the state will be dry with a mix of sun and clouds.

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Drier Days Ahead For Alabama

Drier Days Ahead For Alabama

| May 23, 2023 @ 2:53 pm

RADAR CHECK: Large areas of light rain persist this afternoon across parts of Alabama; the rain is most widespread over the eastern half of the state at mid-afternoon. Temperatures are only in the 65-72 degree range where rain is falling, almost 20 degrees below average for this time of the year.

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Showers Today; Temperatures Well Below Average

Showers Today; Temperatures Well Below Average

| May 23, 2023 @ 5:38 am

RADAR CHECK: Large areas of rain are over parts of North,Central, and Southeast Alabama just before daybreak, all rotating around an upper low passing over the state. Off and on showers remain possible today, but they should thin out greatly this afternoon as the upper low moves on to the east. Temperatures will be well below average, with highs only in the mid 70s over the northern half of the state.

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Showers/Storms This Evening/ Cool May Day Tomorrow

Showers/Storms This Evening/ Cool May Day Tomorrow

| May 22, 2023 @ 2:49 pm

RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms continue to develop across Alabama this afternoon in scattered spots; heavier storms are across the southeast counties of the state, where SPC maintains a “marginal risk” of severe storms through early tonight.

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Showers Return To Alabama Today; Strong Storms For The Southeast Counties

Showers Return To Alabama Today; Strong Storms For The Southeast Counties

| May 22, 2023 @ 5:37 am

RADAR CHECK: Showers have formed over the southern half of Alabama early this morning ahead of a weak upper low; this feature will bring a chance of showers and storms statewide through tonight. SPC maintains a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms over parts of South and Southeast Alabama this afternoon and early tonight.

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Showers Across Alabama More Widely Scattered Today

Showers Across Alabama More Widely Scattered Today

| May 19, 2023 @ 5:38 am

RADAR CHECK: We have a few small spotty showers on radar early this morning across Southwest Alabama, but most of the state is dry with temperatures in the 60s. We expect some sun at times later today, and showers and storms that form this afternoon should be more widely scattered than recent days.

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Hot May Weekend Ahead; Showers/Storms Fewer In Number

Hot May Weekend Ahead; Showers/Storms Fewer In Number

| May 12, 2023 @ 3:04 pm

RADAR CHECK: Stronger thunderstorms across Alabama at mid-afternoon are over the southeast counties, in the broad zone between Troy and Dothan. Showers continue across the Tennessee Valley, and stronger storms are moving into the northwest part of the state. Otherwise, we have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures mostly in the 80s, although some places are in the 70s where clouds have been persistent today.

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Mix Of Sun And Storms Through The Weekend

Mix Of Sun And Storms Through The Weekend

| May 11, 2023 @ 5:33 am

MUGGY MAY DAYS: The weather transition continues from the active, changeable days of spring to the stagnant days of summer across Alabama. We just don’t expect much change through tomorrow as a blanket of moist air remains parked over the state. The sun will be out at times, highs will be in the 80s, and showers and storms will form during the afternoon and evening hours.

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Scattered Showers/Storms Stay In The Forecast

Scattered Showers/Storms Stay In The Forecast

| May 10, 2023 @ 2:49 pm

RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and storms are in progress, mainly over the western half of Alabama this afternoon. Heavier storms are over the northwest corner of the state, where there is heavy rain, gusty winds, and possibly some small hail. Otherwise, we have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures mostly in the 80s.

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Scattered Showers Today/Tomorrow; Summer-Like Temperatures This Week

Scattered Showers Today/Tomorrow; Summer-Like Temperatures This Week

| May 8, 2023 @ 5:37 am

RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers are moving across Alabama early this morning, otherwise the sky is mostly cloudy with temperatures generally between 65 and 72 degrees. We are forecasting a warm, humid day ahead with a mix of sun and clouds. A few additional showers or storms could form this afternoon, but they should be widely spaced. An organized mass of storms over Tennessee could slip into North Alabama tonight; SPC has the Tennessee Valley in a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms tonight for the potential for hail and strong, gusty winds.

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Warm Weekend Ahead With Only Isolated Showers/Storms

Warm Weekend Ahead With Only Isolated Showers/Storms

| May 5, 2023 @ 2:43 pm

RADAR CHECK: Areas of light rain continue across the northern 2/3 of Alabama this afternoon with a mostly cloudy sky. The rain has been diminishing over the past few hours, and that trend will continue with only isolated showers around tonight. Temperatures are only in the upper 50s over the Tennessee Valley at mid-afternoon; South Alabama communities are in the mid 70s.

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Showers Return To Alabama Today; Summer-Like Temperatures On The Way

Showers Return To Alabama Today; Summer-Like Temperatures On The Way

| May 5, 2023 @ 5:36 am

RADAR CHECK: Rain has returned to much of North and Central Alabama early this morning ahead of a northward moving warm front. There will be periods of rain this morning, followed by another chance of widely scattered showers or storms this afternoon and this evening. The most widespread rain today will come during the morning hours

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A Few Scattered Storms Possible This Evening; Mostly Dry Tomorrow

A Few Scattered Storms Possible This Evening; Mostly Dry Tomorrow

| April 27, 2023 @ 2:50 pm

RADAR CHECK: Widespread rain continues this afternoon across Southeast Alabama (generally south and east of Montgomery), but the rest of the state is dry with a mostly cloudy sky. Temperatures are mostly in the 60s, well below average for late April in Alabama. The average high for Birmingham on April 27 is 78.

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Rain, A Few Strong Storms For Alabama Tomorrow

Rain, A Few Strong Storms For Alabama Tomorrow

| April 26, 2023 @ 3:01 pm

RADAR CHECK: We have a few scattered showers across Alabama this afternoon, but the rain is not especially widespread, and the southern counties are seeing a decent amount of sun. Temperatures range from the 60s over North Alabama, to the low to mid 80s down south where the sun is out. We will maintain the chance of a few scattered showers and thunderstorms statewide tonight.

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