James Spann is one of the most recognized and trusted television meteorologists in the industry. He holds the AMS CCM designation and television seals from the AMS and NWA. He is a past winner of the Broadcast Meteorologist of the Year from both professional organizations.
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.
BREEZY AND MUCH COOLER: Alabama’s weather will be breezy and much cooler today; the sky will be occasionally cloudy over the northern half of the state with temperatures holding in the 40s along with a few spotty showers. The sky become sunny over South Alabama with a high in the 50s.
MILD, WINDY DAY: The sky is sunny over much of Alabama this afternoon with a gusty south wind, but clouds are increasing over the northwest counties ahead of a cold front.
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.
SUNNY, MILD MARCH DAY: Temperatures are mostly in the 74-79 degree range across Alabama today with sunshine in full supply. Tonight will be clear with lows in the 40s and low 50s.
ANOTHER COLD START: A few of the colder pockets across North Alabama are below freezing this morning; many other have frost with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. South Alabama communities are in the 40s at daybreak. Expect a big warm-up today… with sunshine in full force we reach the 70s this afternoon.
SUNNY MONDAY: Not a cloud in the sky across Alabama this afternoon with a very dry airmass in place; temperatures are in the 50s over the northern counties, with 60s to the south.
COOL: We actually have a few colder spots in the low to mid 30s across North Alabama early this morning with a clear sky; we are forecasting a high today in the 58-65 degree range with sunshine in full supply. We note the average high for Birmingham on March 17 is 67.
DANGEROUS SEVERE THUNDERSTORM/TORNADO OUTBREAK AHEAD: A dangerous outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is expected across a large area beginning late tonight. A dynamic storm system will bring two rounds of severe thunderstorms.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM/TORNADO OUTBREAK AHEAD: Most of Alabama will be dry, mild, and breezy day, but a dangerous outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is expected across a large area beginning late tonight.
RADAR CHECK: We have a few thunderstorms on opposite ends of the state this afternoon… one cluster is near Muscle Shoals, the other is over the southeast tip of the state near Dothan. Some small hail is possible with these storms… the rest of the state is dry with a mix of sun and clouds along with temperatures in the 70s.
SHOWERS LATER TODAY: Alabama is rain-free just before daybreak, but a few showers and storms will pass through the state later today ahead of a fast moving disturbance. SPC maintains a low end “marginal risk” of severe thunderstorms for much of the state.
SUNNY MARCH DAY: With sunshine in full supply, temperatures are in the 70s across Alabama this afternoon. Clouds will increase late tonight; most communities will see a low in the 50s.
ONE MORE DRY DAY: With a partly to mostly sunny sky today, we project a high in the 75-80 degree range this afternoon. Clouds will increase tonight, and a few showers and thunderstorms are likely tomorrow.
Our long time friend, mentor, and charter Weather Factory member, J.B. Elliott, passed away on May 11, 2015. Click HERE to read James' tribute.
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