QUIET MONDAY: We do note a few small patches of light rain across the state early this morning, but most of the day should be rain-free with a mix of sun and clouds; temperatures reach the mid 70s this afternoon. The average high for Birmingham on March 30 is 70.
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs said the Sunday, March 29, observance is “a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.”
Tonight and Monday morning will be mostly dry across Alabama, with rain returning Monday night. Storms on Tuesday could be strong to severe south of a line from Demopolis to Montgomery to Auburn.
Marquette Jones left a career as a lawyer to become a filmmaker. She teaches at the University of Alabama and hosts a podcast, “Directing Magic.”
Working together in the garden is a good way to bond with your children. Kids can use their math skills by figuring the correct distance to sow seeds or dig holes for planting.
A beautiful day is in store for North and Central Alabama today behind a cold front that is passing southeastward.
As of 4:45 am, the line of storms was stretching from Fort Payne to just east of Demopolis. None of these storms are severe, but we do continue to see some lightning concentrated on the middle part of the squall line from Center Point to Albertville.
NWS Birmingham cancels the Tornado Watch for Tuscaloosa and Walker counties and continues the watch for Blount and Jefferson counties until 5:00 am.
At 3:49 am, a strong thunderstorm was located near West Jefferson, or 11 miles south of Dora, moving northeast at 65 MPH. Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
NWS Birmingham continues the Tornado Watch for Blount, Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties until 5:00 am, but cancels the watch for Fayette, Greene, Pickens, Sumter, and Winston counties.
James Spann
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