RADAR CHECK: Rain is widespread across Alabama early this morning along and south of I-59; there are few heavier storms over the southern counties, but they are well below severe limits. We note SPC (NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center) maintains a low end “marginal risk” of severe thunderstorms for far South Alabama and along the Gulf Coast today… a few storms there could produce small hail and gusty winds.
We’ve got a quiet and mild weekend ahead, but don’t get too comfortable as some storms could be rolling in late Sunday night. Let’s break it all down for you.
SUNNY DAY: Temperatures are in the 50s and 60s across Alabama this afternoon with sunshine in full supply tonight. Tonight will be clear and chilly, but not as cold last night.
With a sunny sky, temperatures rebound into the 60s across Alabama today.
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.
This is the type of outbreak that can change lives in an instant. If you have family, elderly neighbors, or friends who may not be aware of the situation, reach out to them now. Make sure they have a way to get warnings and a safe place to go.
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.
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