Drier Air Is Beginning To Move In: It’s The Midday Nowcast For Central Alabama

RADAR CHECK AT 11:15 AM
As we make the run-up to the noon hour, most of Central Alabama is dry as drier air is starting to move into the northwestern parts of the area forcing the higher moisture levels down to the south. And where those higher moisture levels are, we have a few spotty showers that have formed over the extreme southern parts of the area.

The rest of the area has a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures running in the upper 70s to the mid-80s from northwest to southeast, with Eufaula being the only reporting station in the upper 80s at 87 degrees. Birmingham was at 81 degrees.

FOR THE REMAINDER OF YOUR TUESDAY
While a small chance of a few isolated showers and storms exists for much of the north and western parts of the area today, much of the scattered shower and storm activity will be mainly east of I-65 and south of I-59. Those higher chances will continue to be pushed farther to the east throughout the remainder of the day, and by the time we head to bed tonight, all of Central Alabama should be rain-free. Afternoon highs should top out in the lower 80s to the lower 90s from northwest to southeast, with overnight lows in the mid-60s to the lower 70s.

LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK
Never leave children, disabled or elderly adults, or pets in parked vehicles. Studies have shown that the temperature inside a parked vehicle can rapidly rise to a dangerous level for children, pets, and even adults. Leaving the windows slightly open does not significantly decrease the heating rate. The effects can be more severe on children because their bodies have not developed the ability to efficiently regulate internal temperature. Heat-related deaths are preventable, so look before you lock.

A LOOK AT THE TROPICS
All is quiet at this point, and nothing is expected to form in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, of the Gulf of Mexico within the next 5 days.

ON THIS DAY IN WEATHER HISTORY
1883 – A tornado hit Rochester, MN, killing 31 persons and wrecking 1351 dwellings.

1888 – A tornado swarm occurred in Maryland and Delaware. Many waterspouts were seen over Chesapeake Bay.

1918 – A tornado struck Tyler, MN, killing 36 persons and destroying most of the business section of the town resulting in a million dollars damage.

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