SUNNY WINTER DAY: The sky is sunny for a change across Alabama this afternoon, and as advertised temperatures have warmed nicely. A few spots across West Alabama have reached 60 degrees, most spots are in the mid to upper 50s. Clouds will increase tonight ahead of a cold front, and a few scattered showers are possible statewide. But, moisture is very limited, and rain amounts will be light and spotty.
CLOUDS MOVING IN: We have seen a steady increase in mid and high level clouds across Alabama this afternoon, but the low levels remain dry and there is no rain on radar. Temperatures are mostly in the mid to upper 60s, about ten degrees above average for mid-December in Alabama. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, and a few showers could reach the northwest corner of the state by daybreak tomorrow.
RADAR CHECK: Showers continue across much of Alabama this afternoon ahead of a cold front near the northwest corner of the state. Showers will end from west to east early tonight as dry air begins to push into the state.
WET AT TIMES: An approaching cold front will bring occasional showers to Alabama today. There could be a rumble of thunder in spots, but no severe storms are expected, and rain amounts should be under 1/2 inch for most places. Otherwise, today will be cloudy with a high in the 70s.
FRONT ON THE WAY: Clouds cover most of Alabama this afternoon, and areas of light rain and drizzle are moving northward this afternoon. Temperatures are in the 70s, and we will maintain the chance of showers tonight ahead of a front approaching from the northwest.
FRONT APPROACHING: We will bring in a chance of showers for Alabama later today and tonight, ahead of a surface front approaching from the northwest. Nothing too heavy or widespread; otherwise the day will be mostly cloudy with a high in the 75-79 degree range. Showers will be more numerous tomorrow, and there could be a rumble of thunder in spots.
EYES ON DELTA: Hurricane Delta is slowly weakening as it nears the Louisiana coast this evening; winds have decreased to 105 mph, and continued weakening is expected. The sky is mostly cloudy over Alabama with showers moving northward in the tropical flow. Showers will continue tonight.
ON THE MAP: A cold front is pushing through Northwest Alabama this afternoon, setting up a big thermal contrast across the state. At 2p CT, Tuscaloosa reported 86 degrees, but on the other side of the front Haleyville was at a cool 63 degrees, making for a 24 degree swing on either side of the boundary. Showers and a few strong thunderstorms are along the front; heavier storms will be capable of producing strong gusty winds, but the overall severe weather threat is low this afternoon.
RADAR CHECK: We have a few scattered showers over West Alabama early this morning, but most of the state is dry. Temperatures are in the 50s across Northeast Alabama, with 60s elsewhere… not as cool as yesterday morning due to a cloud cover. Clouds stay in place today with the potential for a few showers, mainly over the western half of the state; the high will be in the mid-70s for most communities.
RADAR CHECK: A number of scattered showers are in progress across Central Alabama this afternoon… moving westward in the tropical easterly flow over the state. A few thunderstorms are involved, but nothing severe. Away from the showers the sky is partly sunny with temperatures mostly in the 87-90 degree range. Showers will fade away tonight as the air cools and becomes more stable.
AFTERNOON SHOWERS: The radar is quiet across Alabama this morning, but random, scattered showers and thunderstorms will form this afternoon across the state. Odds of any one community seeing rain is 40/50 percent, and most of the showers will come from about 1:00 until 10:00 p.m. There could be a rumble of thunder in spots, but there is no risk of severe storms…. the high will be in the mid to upper 80s.
RADAR CHECK: As advertised, showers have returned to Alabama this afternoon. so far they are most numerous south of I-20 and east of I-65, and they are moving westward. Otherwise the sky is partly sunny this afternoon with temperatures in the 80s. Showers will fade away tonight as the air cools and becomes more stable.
