Colder With Occasional Rain Tomorrow
**No afternoon Weather Briefing video today; I am speaking at Ohio State University**
RADAR CHECK: A few showers are in progress across South Alabama this afternoon… rain is more widespread near the Gulf Coast. The northern counties are rain-free with a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures are in the 50s and 60s. Clouds will increase tonight.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: We expect a cloudy, colder day tomorrow with occasional rain as an upper trough moves over the state. There is a chance the rain could briefly change to light snow before ending late tomorrow night and early Sunday across parts of North and East Alabama thanks to dynamic cooling from the cold core upper trough/low. For now, we are not expecting major accumulation or impact with surface temperatures above freezing, but keep in mind these systems usually bring a surprise or two, so keep an eye on the forecast for potential changes.
The sky will clear Sunday afternoon… highs will be mostly in the 50s.
NEXT WEEK: Monday will be a sunny, pleasant day with a high in the 60s. Rain moves into the state Tuesday night, and will likely linger into Wednesday as a surface front becomes nearly stationary across the state. A few thunderstorms could be involved, but for now severe storms are not expected during this time frame.
A more dynamic system will impact the state Thursday, and SPC has put all of Alabama in a severe weather risk in their “Day 7” outlook.
Highs during the mid-week period will be in the 60s and 70s; colder and drier air arrives Friday.
ON THIS DATE IN 1899: One of the most significant cold outbreaks to ever impact the United States occurred early to mid-February. The cold across the middle of the country was so extreme and persistent that ice floes down the Mississippi River into the deep south, emerging into the Gulf of Mexico near New Orleans on February 17th. This has happened only one other time: February 13, 1784.
ON THIS DATE IN 1921: Gardner, Georgia, was devastated by a massive, estimated F4 tornado that caused an entire small town section to disappear. The tornado killed an estimated 31 people and injured 100.
ON THIS DATE IN 1959: St. Louis, Missouri, was hit by a massive F4 tornado that killed 21 and injured 345. Over 2000 buildings were damaged or destroyed, including the St. Louis Arena.
ON THIS DATE IN 1981: A morning tornado at Bay Minette struck the local middle school severely damaging the gymnasium. The tornado hurt 62 people were injured, 44 of whom were students.
Look for my next Weather Briefing here by 6:00 a.m. Monday. Enjoy the weekend!
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