Cold Again Tonight; Rain Returns Late Sunday
SEVERE CLEAR: We have a sunny and cold Friday across Alabama with most places in the 40s this afternoon. Another freeze is likely tonight; temperatures drop into the 20s for most communities with a clear sky and light wind.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: A warming trend begins tomorrow afternoon with a mostly sunny sky along with highs in the 50s. Then, on Sunday, clouds increase ahead of a disturbance to the west and some rain will reach the western half of the state by afternoon. Rain is likely statewide Sunday night; the high Sunday will be in the 56-63 degree range.
NEXT WEEK: Occasional waves of rain are likely Monday and Tuesday with highs in the 60s. Some thunder is possible, but severe storms are not expected. This will likely be a beneficial rain event for the state; amounts in the 2-3 inch range are likely from Sunday night through Tuesday night.
Rain will end early Wednesday, and another shot of cold air rolls into the state. Temperatures will hover in the 40s during the day Wednesday with a chilly north wind… some communities across the Tennessee Valley won’t get out of the 30s. Freezing temperatures are likely by early Thursday and Friday morning… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
FOOTBALL WEATHER: Tonight the C-USA Championship game will be played at Jacksonville; Jax State will host Western Kentucky (6:00p CT kickoff at Amfirst Stadium). The sky will be clear with temperatures falling through the 30s during the game.
ON THIS DATE IN 1983: During the early morning hours, an F3 tornado crossed through parts Selma. It developed near Alabama Highway 22 west of Selma and moved northeastward for 13 miles. At least 103 structures were damaged/destroyed along the path. 30-40 vehicles at a new car dealership were destroyed. Numerous units at the Rangedale Housing Project in Selma were demolished, where one person was killed. A dormitory at Selma University was struck by the twister; 50 students were occupying the dorm at the time. Seven students received minor injuries when the roof and parts of the second floor of their dorm was destroyed. Near the university, West Side Junior High School sustained damaged as well as several homes and a convenience store. In addition to extensive damage to the apartment complex and Selma University, a new car dealership suffered extensive damage to buildings and some 30 to 40 vehicles destroyed.
Look for my next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. Monday… enjoy the weekend!
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