Tranquil Weather Pattern Continues
CHILLY MORNINGS, PLEASANT AFTERNOONS: We are starting off the day with temperatures in the 30s in most places across North/Central Alabama, with a few spots below freezing:
Fort Payne 31
Pell City 32
Gadsden 34
Anniston 34
Talladega 34
Sylacauga 36
Demopolis 36
Birmingham 37
Tuscaloosa 40
Montgomery 44
Mobile 48
Today will be sunny with a high in the low 60s. Tonight will be clear and a bit colder; we project a low early tomorrow in the 28-34 degree range with frost likely. Then, tomorrow will be another sunny, cool day with a high not too far from 60 degrees.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: The sky will stay sunny Wednesday with a high in the mid to upper 60s. Clouds will increase Wednesday night, and a passing disturbance could squeeze out a few sprinkles, or patches of light rain over Northwest Alabama late Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Moisture will be very limited, and rain amounts, if any, will be very light. The day Thursday will be generally cloudy with a high in the low 60s. Then, on Friday, sunshine returns in full force with a high in the upper 60s.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Saturday will be sunny and warmer with a high in the mid 70s. Then, on Sunday, clouds move in, and rain is possible late Sunday afternoon and Sunday night. The weather stays mild Sunday with a high in the 70s.
NEXT WEEK: Rain will end Monday morning, but another disturbance could bring showers on Tuesday and Tuesday night. The latter half of the week looks dry, and highs through the week should be in the 70s. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.
STORM SURVEYS: NWS survey teams have identified a total of 15 tornadoes from the severe storms that moved over the state last Thursday. Thankfully there were no fatalities and no serious injuries. All of them were rated EF-0 or EF-1, with the exception of one EF-2 tornado in Elmore County near the western shore of Lake Jordan.
LAST FREEZE?? Many North/Central Alabama communities will see a freeze early tomorrow morning. After that, no sign of any freezing temperatures for the rest of March. But, fair warning, we almost always have a cold snap in early April. For many, I doubt that tomorrow will be the last freeze of the season.
ON THIS DATE IN 1925: The great “Tri-State Tornado” occurred, the deadliest tornado in U.S. history. The storm claimed 695 lives (including 234 at Murphysboro, IL and 148 at West Frankfort, IL), and caused seventeen million dollars property damage. It cut a swath of destruction 219 miles long and as much as a mile wide from east-central Missouri to southern Indiana between 1 PM and 4 PM. The tornado leveled a school in West Frankfort, Illinois and picked up sixteen students setting them down unharmed 150 yards away. Seven other tornadoes claimed an additional 97 lives that day.
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IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN FOR INDYCAR AT BARBER: The Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama will be April 5-7 at the beautiful Barber Motorsports Park! Make plans for the event that has been voted “Best Annual Event” & “Best Sporting Event” in Birmingham. Kids 15 & under are admitted free with a ticketed adult, and three-day general admission tickets are $69. Single day tickets are as low as $15. Pack a picnic/cooler and bring the family out for a weekend full of activities and racing! (place to add forecast for event or filler until 7 days out). For tickets, CLICK HERE.
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I have a weather program this morning at Cottondale Elementary… and we will be on the road to Jacksonville this afternoon. I will still post forecast notes this afternoon. Enjoy the day!
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