Rain Over South Alabama Ends Later Today; Dry/Colder Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: Light rain is falling in spots over the southern half of Alabama this morning, otherwise clouds cover much of the state with temperatures in the 35-45 degree range. The rain will end across South Alabama by midday, and drier, colder air rolls into the state tonight. Temperatures drop well down into the 20s over the northern counties early tomorrow morning with a clear sky.
The weather will be cold and dry tomorrow and Wednesday; highs will be in the upper 40s over North Alabama with 50s to the south. Morning lows will be below freezing statewide both mornings.
We stay dry Thursday and Friday with a warming trend; highs will be in the 50s over North/Central Alabama, with potential for low 60s near the coast. Clouds will increase Friday.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Rain becomes widespread across Alabama Friday night into Saturday; amounts of 1 to 2 inches are likely statewide. Some thunder is possible, but severe storms are not expected. Rain ends early Sunday, and much colder air will roll into the state during the day with potential for falling temperatures over the northern counties along with a brisk north wind.
NEXT WEEK: We have potentially the coldest air so far this season settling into the Deep South next week, with highs in the 30s and lows in the teens for the northern half of the state for the at least the first half of the week. The reliable European global model has shown a signal for a potential snow threat for parts of the state at some point, but consistency has not been good it is simply too early to know if we will deal with any snow or ice this time. Temperatures will likely remain below average through the rest of January… see the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1982: Alabama was in the midst of a crippling ice storm. Freezing rain, which started on January 12, created a thick coating on all exposed objects. Trees snapped, pulling down power lines and putting as many as 750,000 Alabamians in the dark. A state of emergency was declared in Alabama and National Guard Armories were opened to serve as shelters. Some people had no power for weeks, timber damage in the state was extensive.
Twenty Alabamians were dead and another 300 injured and damage totaled $78 million because of the 1982 winter storm.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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