Most of us are dry today, but we are seeing some showers and storms across the Tennessee Valley of the state. Widespread severe storms will develop this afternoon to our north, and these will move south into and through Alabama this evening and overnight.
WINDY START: A wake low has developed on the back edge of the large rain mass that has been moving through overnight; gradient winds of 30-40 mph have been reported over many West Alabama counties just before daybreak. The stronger winds will last for about 30 minutes or so; a few trees could come down due to the saturated soil conditions
The sky will clear through the afternoon and it is noticeably cooler today compared to yesterday with highs ranging from the upper 60s to lower 70s.
WINDY, COLD FIRST DAY OF SPRING: Clouds are over the northern 2/3 of Alabama this afternoon with temperatures only in the 40s in many areas; a strong north wind is making it feel colder. We have a few sprinkles on radar… even a little sleet in spots.
Clouds are hanging tough today, and we are seeing some light rain in pocket across the northern third of Alabama, also, we are feeling a chilly north breeze. Temperature today are in the 40s and lower 50.
It is a breezy and warm Wednesday across Alabama and we have a wind advisory for areas north and west of Birmingham where winds could gust to 35 mph. We are seeing clouds increase today with highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s.
WINDY MARCH DAY: Strong south winds will gust to 30 mph across much of Alabama today ahead of a cold front; a wind advisory is in effect for areas along and north of I-20. Temperatures reach the upper 70s today in most areas with a mix of sun and clouds.
Alabamians will need to pay very close attention to the weather tonight through tomorrow night as a dynamic storm system will bring violent thunderstorms to the state.
Our confidence continues to increase in a significant severe weather event this weekend for Alabama and the Deep South. Now and in the coming days is the time to prepare and plan for this event.
Most of Alabama continues to see more clouds than sun as wrap-around moisture behind the low stretches down into the South Alabama.
DRIER DAY: Rain has pushed out of Alabama early this morning; we will be dry through early afternoon with a gusty west wind; a wind advisory remains in effect for much of the state. Gradient winds won’t be a strong as yesterday, but gusts to 30 mph are very possible.
WINDY: As advertised, gradient winds have ramped up across Alabama; gusts are in the 30-40 mph range for most communities. Montgomery reports a gust to 44 mph at mid-afternoon. We have a mix of sun and clouds, but a line of showers and storms will move into West Alabama by 5-6 p.m.
A deepening surface low will cause a tight pressure gradient across the state causing our winds to increase today. Wind fields will be impressive with the tight pressure gradient.
The rain and snow is coming to an end across Alabama, and much colder air is flowing into the state. Temperatures are falling due to an icy, north wind blowing into the state.
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