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Midday Nowcast: Rain Ending, Clouds Lingering

Midday Nowcast: Rain Ending, Clouds Lingering

| January 27, 2025 @ 10:59 am

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.

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Midday Nowcast: Rain Returns To Alabama Tonight; The Arctic Floodgates Open Sunday

Midday Nowcast: Rain Returns To Alabama Tonight; The Arctic Floodgates Open Sunday

| January 17, 2025 @ 11:06 am

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.

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Midday Nowcast: Rain and Storms, Increased Risk of Severe Weather this Afternoon

Midday Nowcast: Rain and Storms, Increased Risk of Severe Weather this Afternoon

| December 10, 2024 @ 10:29 am

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.

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Rain At Times Through Tomorrow; A Few Thunderstorms

Rain At Times Through Tomorrow; A Few Thunderstorms

| December 9, 2024 @ 2:51 pm

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.

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Midday Nowcast: Wet is the Word; Turning Much Colder Midweek

Midday Nowcast: Wet is the Word; Turning Much Colder Midweek

| December 9, 2024 @ 10:29 am

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.

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Midday Nowcast: Cold with Sunshine in Full Supply; Turning Wet this Weekend

Midday Nowcast: Cold with Sunshine in Full Supply; Turning Wet this Weekend

| December 3, 2024 @ 10:22 am

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.

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Midday Nowcast: Wet is the Word as a Soggy Tuesday Continues

Midday Nowcast: Wet is the Word as a Soggy Tuesday Continues

| November 19, 2024 @ 9:52 am

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.

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Midday Nowcast: Heavy Rain at Times through the Weekend

Midday Nowcast: Heavy Rain at Times through the Weekend

| September 13, 2024 @ 10:26 am

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.

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Occasional Showers Through Sunday; Drier Next Week

Occasional Showers Through Sunday; Drier Next Week

| September 13, 2024 @ 5:43 am

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.

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Windy, Wet Afternoon; Unsettled Weather Through Sunday

Windy, Wet Afternoon; Unsettled Weather Through Sunday

| September 12, 2024 @ 2:58 pm

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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Wet, Windy Day For Alabama; A Few Brief Tornadoes Are Possible

Wet, Windy Day For Alabama; A Few Brief Tornadoes Are Possible

| September 12, 2024 @ 5:49 am

WINDY, WET DAY AHEAD: Rain is widespread across Alabama this morning as Francine moves up into South Mississippi as a weakening tropical low.

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Midday Nowcast: Clouds, Rain, and Drought for Alabama

Midday Nowcast: Clouds, Rain, and Drought for Alabama

| September 5, 2024 @ 9:26 am

Clouds and rain are increasing over the today and through the day tomorrow as a low pressure will track east along the Northern Gulf Coast.

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Midday Nowcast: Daily Showers and Storms Remain in the Forecast

Midday Nowcast: Daily Showers and Storms Remain in the Forecast

| July 26, 2024 @ 10:00 am

Scattered rain and storms remain in the forecast today and through the weekend as a very tropical air mass remains in place across Alabama.

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Midday Nowcast: Despite Recent Rains, Severe Drought Continues for Portions of Alabama

Midday Nowcast: Despite Recent Rains, Severe Drought Continues for Portions of Alabama

| July 25, 2024 @ 10:42 am

The beneficial rains over the last week have helped drought conditions to improve across portions of Alabama, but again, it takes a while for drought conditions to form, and it takes time for drought conditions to go away.

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