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.
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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.
BLUE SKY: We have a cloudless sky across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 70s. Tonight will be clear and cool with a low in the 46-54 degree range.
NICE WARM-UP TODAY: Colder spots are in the mid 30s across North Alabama early this morning, but we expect a high in the 70s statewide today with a good supply of sunshine. No change tomorrow; dry and mild with highs in the 70s.
IMPROVING WEATHER: The sky has becoming sunny across the northern 2/3 of Alabama this afternoon as dry air returns; clouds over the southern counties will move out this evening. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low in the 40s. We might see a few spots over North Alabama in the upper 30s.
RADAR CHECK: We have large areas of rain across parts of Alabama this morning; the rain should be out of the state completely by early afternoon, followed by gradual clearing. Temperatures will rise into the low to mid 60s this afternoon.
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