There remains the threat of strong and severe storms this afternoon and tonight. The SPC has defined an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) over central, south, and southwest Alabama, along and south of a line from Moundville to Jemison to Alexander City, some cities included are Demopolis, Selma, Montgomery, Auburn, Troy, and Monroeville.
Rain has been ongoing through the morning hours and it will continue to expand in coverage and intensity as we head through the afternoon hours.
A front is bisecting the state today and is allowing a large temperature range across Alabama today with 50s over the Tennessee Valley, while 70s are common across South Alabama.
A cloudy and wet start to this final day of January as a cold front swings through the state, but the rain is relatively light and will be winding down through the afternoon and evening hours.
Most of the rain has moved out of North/Central Alabama, with lingering showers across southeastern sections of the state. Highs today are in the low to mid 50s, right where they should be this time of year.
Today, southerly flow begins allowing temperatures to climb into the lower 60s for many locations. Clouds will begin to increase this afternoon, and periods of rain will move into Alabama tonight, lasting into tomorrow.
The SPC has increased the risk of severe weather for portions of Alabama to a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms this afternoon for Central and South Alabama.
RADAR CHECK: Rain is widespread over the southern half of Alabama this afternoon as a wet pattern continues across Alabama and the Deep South. Temperatures are in the 60s statewide.
Much needed rain is in the forecast for Alabama to start this week. It has been wet this morning and we continue to see areas of rain across Alabama at the midday hours.
Tons of sunshine in the cobalt blue Alabama sky today, but despite all the sunshine, it remains a cold day with afternoon temperatures around fifteen degrees below average for this time of year; highs today are only in the mid-40s.
A widespread, soaking rain moved into Alabama overnight and has continued through the morning hours. The rain will slowly wind down from west to east the rest of today and into tonight.
In the wake of Francine, a deep layer of tropical moisture remains across Alabama through Sunday, meaning our forecast will feature occasional showers and thunderstorms today and through the weekend. There will be good breaks, but when the rain comes it could be heavy.
TROPICAL AIR: A deep layer of tropical moisture will remain across Alabama through Sunday, meaning our forecast will highlight occasional showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. There will be good breaks, but when the rain comes it could be heavy.
WINDY AFTERNOON: Gradient winds are gusting to 30-40 mph over the western half of Alabama this afternoon as the remnant circulation of Francine moves up I-55 in Mississippi. At mid-afternoon about 42,000 are without power in Alabama… the winds will slowly diminish tonight.
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