Dry Through The Weekend; Temps Below Average

CALM WEATHER DAYS AHEAD: Much drier air has moved into Alabama this afternoon, there is nothing on radar at mid-afternoon, and we expect dry conditions to persist through the weekend. There is a big range of temperatures across the state thanks to a cold front near I-59… east of the front most places are in the 70s, but west of the front Northwest Alabama communities are holding in the 50s. Tonight will be mostly fair and cool with a low in the 38-44 degree range.

Expect a partly sunny sky tomorrow and Friday with highs in the mid 60s. Then, we are forecasting a good supply of sunshine over the weekend with highs remaining in the 63-67 degree range. The coldest morning will come early Sunday when most places across North/Central Alabama will drop into the 30s. Frost is likely, and colder pockets could very well see a late season freeze… growers beware.

NEXT WEEK: Monday and Tuesday will be dry and warmer with highs in the 70s. Then, a dynamic weather system will bring rain and storms back into the state by Wednesday night and Thursday. Global models continue to suggest severe storms will be possible, but it is way too early to be specific. Dry air will likely return by Friday (April 1)… See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

UPDATED STORM TOTALS: Here are updated rain reports across Alabama yesterday and last night…

Shelby (Lay Lake) 5.39″
Sylacauga 4.54″
Coker 3.91″
Huntsville 3.64″
Tuscaloosa 3.56″
Heflin 3.55″
Anniston 3.47″
Oxford 3.20″
West Blocton 2.92″
Decatur 2.76″
Ethelsville 2.71″
Hueytown 2.68″
Dunnavant 2.65″
Oxmoor Valley 2.62″
Bibbville 2.70″
Morris 2.52″
Haleyville 2.49″
Helena 2.48″
Margaret 2.45″
Crestwood 2.35″
Demopolis 2.14″
Cropwell 2.11″
Muscle Shoals 2.09″
Ashville 1.86″
Weaver 1.45″
Grove Hill 1.11″
Mobile 0.65″
Montgomery 0.52″

ON THIS DATE IN 1913: A significant tornado outbreak occurred in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on this day. Seven estimated F2 or stronger tornadoes killed 168 people and caused extensive damage to the area on Easter Sunday.

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