Unsettled Weather Ahead For Alabama This Week
RADAR CHECK: Rain continues to increase early this morning across parts of Central and South Alabama, ahead of a northward moving warm front. We expect periods of rain today, with the highest coverage over the northern 2/3 of the state. The high will be in the 58-63 degree range over North/Central Alabama, with 70s over the southern counties of the state south of the warm front.
TOMORROW/TOMORROW NIGHT: Temperatures rise into the 70s statewide as the warm front continues the northward surge. A decent part of the day will be dry with only isolated showers, and the sun could peek out at times. But, showers and storms are likely late tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night ahead of a wave of low pressure.
SPC has defined a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms west of a line from Madison to Carbon Hill to Aliceville. A “marginal risk” (level 1/5) extends as far east as Fort Payne, Alabaster, and Thomasville.
The core threat will come from strong straight line winds tomorrow evening, although an isolated tornado or two can’t be totally rule out, especially in the “slight risk” over Northwest Alabama. Some hail is possible as well. For now the it looks like core severe weather threat will come from about 5:00 p.m. until 12 midnight. As always, be sure you can hear warnings if they are needed.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: The weather will be very mild Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the 70s. A few showers are possible both days, but the rain won’t be especially widespread or heavy. Then, the front to the north gets a southward push, and rain and thunderstorms are likely Thursday night into Friday morning. There could be a few strong storms with the front, but for now the odds of organized severe weather look low.
The rain should end by midday Friday, but clouds will likely linger through the afternoon. The day will be sharply colder with highs between 48 and 52 degrees.
Rain amounts between now and Friday will be in the 2-3 inch range over the Tennessee Valley of far North Alabama, with 1-2 inches likely for places like Birmingham/Tuscaloosa/Anniston/Gadsden. Amounts will be under one inch for much of South Alabama.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: The day Saturday looks cool and dry with highs remaining in the upper 40s and low 50s. Then, a wave on the front to the south will bring more rain to the state Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Then, some clearing is likely by Sunday afternoon with a high in the low 50s.
NEXT WEEK: For now most of the week looks dry with cool days and chill nights… temperatures a little below average for early March. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.
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