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Midday Nowcast: Great Weather Today and Friday; Scattered Showers and Storms Return this Weekend

Midday Nowcast: Great Weather Today and Friday; Scattered Showers and Storms Return this Weekend

| May 22, 2025 @ 10:01 am

Highs today are climbing into the mid to upper 80s this afternoon. Tomorrow, cooler and drier air will move into the state with highs falling into the 70s over the northern half of the state, while 80s are expected over South Alabama.

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The Alabama News Center — Michelin Guide coming to Alabama: Here are 10 top picks for possible Birmingham contenders

The Alabama News Center — Michelin Guide coming to Alabama: Here are 10 top picks for possible Birmingham contenders

| May 22, 2025 @ 6:34 am

The Michelin Guide, the prestigious series of guidebooks that rate restaurants around the world, is finally coming to Alabama.

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Quiet Pattern For Alabama Through Tomorrow

Quiet Pattern For Alabama Through Tomorrow

| May 22, 2025 @ 5:43 am

RADAR CHECK: We note some light rain is falling early this morning over the Tennessee Valley of North Alabama… the rest of the state is dry with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.

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Mostly Dry Through Friday

Mostly Dry Through Friday

| May 21, 2025 @ 3:07 pm

RADAR CHECK: A few spotty showers are moving quickly along the Gulf Coast this afternoon…the rest of Alabama is dry with a mostly sunny sky. Temperatures are mostly in the low to mid 80s. Showers on the coast will end this evening… tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 60s.

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Midday Nowcast: Calm Weather into the Memorial Day Weekend

Midday Nowcast: Calm Weather into the Memorial Day Weekend

| May 21, 2025 @ 10:01 am

Today through Friday will remain generally dry and we are seeing more sun than clouds. Highs today will be in the low 80s followed by mid to upper 80s tomorrow.

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The Alabama News Center — Kai XR uses virtual field trips, 3D building exercises to connect Alabama students to learning experiences, build STEM skills

The Alabama News Center — Kai XR uses virtual field trips, 3D building exercises to connect Alabama students to learning experiences, build STEM skills

| May 21, 2025 @ 8:53 am

Growing up near Virginia’s Atlantic Coast, in what she describes as “a challenging environment” that included being homeless for a time at the age of 15, Kai Frazier developed an interest in history.

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Calmer Days Ahead; Cooler Air Arrives Friday

Calmer Days Ahead; Cooler Air Arrives Friday

| May 21, 2025 @ 5:38 am

RADAR CHECK: We have a narrow band of showers and thunderstorms dropping southward through South Alabama early this morning; the rest of the state is dry. The showers will continue to drift southward while weakening this morning; otherwise most of Alabama will be dry today with a partly sunny sky.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Walker County Until 10:00 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Walker County Until 10:00 PM CDT

| May 20, 2025 @ 9:18 pm

At 9:16 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Oakman, or near Jasper, moving east at 40 miles per hour. The storm is capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail.

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Tornado Warning for Northeastern Cherokee County Until 10:15 PM CDT

Tornado Warning for Northeastern Cherokee County Until 10:15 PM CDT

| May 20, 2025 @ 9:16 pm

At 9:12 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located just northwest of Fort Payne, moving east at 30 miles per hour. Law enforcement has confirmed the tornado and reports significant damage in DeKalb County.

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Tornado Warning for Northeastern Marshall, Southwestern Jackson, and Southeastern Madison Counties Until 9:45 PM CDT

Tornado Warning for Northeastern Marshall, Southwestern Jackson, and Southeastern Madison Counties Until 9:45 PM CDT

| May 20, 2025 @ 9:15 pm

At 9:12 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Grant, about 11 miles north of Guntersville, moving east at 35 miles per hour. Radar is showing signs of rotation with this storm.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Cherokee County Until 9:45 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Cherokee County Until 9:45 PM CDT

| May 20, 2025 @ 9:02 pm

A severe thunderstorm is moving through northeastern Cherokee County near Sylvania and Fort Payne, traveling east at 40 miles per hour. This storm is producing damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail about the size of quarters.

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Tornado Warning for Marshall County, Southwestern DeKalb County, and Northeastern Cullman County Until 9:45 PM CDT

Tornado Warning for Marshall County, Southwestern DeKalb County, and Northeastern Cullman County Until 9:45 PM CDT

| May 20, 2025 @ 8:54 pm

At 8:52 PM CDT, the storm was located over Arab, traveling east at 50 miles per hour.

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Hytop Radar in Northeast Alabama is Currently Down

Hytop Radar in Northeast Alabama is Currently Down

| May 20, 2025 @ 8:48 pm

Technicians are working on repairs. Nearby and research radars are helping operators monitor storms.

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Tornado Warning for Northeastern Marshall, Southern Jackson, and Central DeKalb Counties Until 9:30 PM CDT

Tornado Warning for Northeastern Marshall, Southern Jackson, and Central DeKalb Counties Until 9:30 PM CDT

| May 20, 2025 @ 8:43 pm

At 8:41 PM CDT, the tornado was located over Section, near Scottsboro, and is moving east at 35 miles per hour.

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