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RADAR CHECK: Just about all of Alabama remains dry this afternoon, but we do note a few showers near the northern end of Mobile Bay. The sky is partly sunny, and temperatures are in the 77-82 degree range.
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As of 12:45 pm this afternoon, we have partly to mostly clear skies across Central Alabama, with no rain appearing underneath any of those clouds. Temperatures across the area as of the 12 pm round up were in the lower 70s to the lower 80s.
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STILL DRY FOR MOST TODAY: Most of Alabama will stay dry today, although a few showers are possible over the southwest corner of the state this afternoon. With a partly sunny sky, look for a high in the 76-79 degree range. Clouds will increase tonight ahead of a cold front, and showers are possible statewide after midnight. Then, during the day tomorrow, the sky will be mostly cloudy with a few passing showers likely.
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ANOTHER DELIGHTFUL DAY: With sunshine in full supply, temperatures are mostly in the mid 70s across Alabama this afternoon… the average high for Birmingham on October 19 is 75. Tonight will be clear and cool again with a low between 46 and 52 degrees.
