Alabama’s Long Dry Spell Continues; Afternoons Stay Warm
STILL DRY, STILL WARM: Birmingham reached 86 degrees yesterday, which tied the record high for October 25, last set in 1927. Temperatures return to the mid 80s today and tomorrow with a good supply of sunshine both days.
A surface front will drift southward through Alabama Sunday, and while it might squeeze out an isolated shower or two, most of the state won’t see a drop of rain. The high Sunday will be in the 77-82 degree range.
NEXT WEEK: Still dry. Mostly sunny days, fair nights, highs close to 80 degrees on most afternoons. Global models suggest the next significant rain for Alabama will come 10-15 days from now. We note today will be the 27th consecutive day with no rain for Birmingham… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: The Atlantic basin is quiet, and tropical storm formation is not expected for at least the next seven days. We are seeing signals from global models that a system could potentially form in the Caribbean in early November, however. If anything forms there it is way too early to know where it goes, or the intensity.
FOOTBALL WEATHER: Expect a clear sky for the high school games across Alabama tonight with temperatures falling through the 70s during the first half, reaching the 60s by the fourth quarter.
Tomorrow the annual Magic City Classic kicks off at 2:30p CT at Legion Field in Birmingham (Alabama State vs Alabama A&M)… the sky will be partly to mostly sunny; expect low to mid 80s through the first half, falling to near 80 degrees by end of the game.
Alabama hosts Missouri at Saban Field/Bryant Denny Stadium tomorrow (2:30p CT kickoff)… the afternoon in Tuscaloosa will be warm and dry with about 85 degrees at kickoff. Temperatures fall into the 70s by the final whistle.
And, Auburn will travel to Lexington to take on Kentucky tomorrow evening (6:45p CT kickoff)… the sky will be mostly fair with temperatures falling from near 62 at kickoff into the mid 50s by the final whistle.
ON THIS DATE IN 1921: A devastating category three hurricane struck near Tarpon Springs, Florida. The storm caused 8 fatalities.
ON THIS DATE IN 2017: The high temperatures in Denver, Colorado was 84 degrees. By the morning hours on the 27th, the temperature fell to 13 degrees, a 71-degree change.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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