Rain Ends Later Today; Dry Tomorrow/Wednesday
RADAR CHECK: Rain is fairly widespread across Alabama early this morning; temperatures are in the 40s and 50s at daybreak. The rain will end from the northwest during the day, and by afternoon any lingering showers will be over the southeast counties of the state.
The high today will be in the mid to upper 50s for most places, and the sky will clear tonight as dry air moves in from the west.
Tomorrow will be a mostly sunny day; we begin with a low in the upper 20s and low 30s over the northern half of the state… this will most likely be our last freeze for at least the next 10 days. The high tomorrow will be in the upper 50s and low 60s, and highs in the 60s are likely statewide Wednesday as the big thaw continues. The sky Wednesday will be mostly sunny.
The weather Thursday will stay dry and mild with a high in the 60s, but clouds will increase by afternoon, and rain will likely move into the state Thursday night. Rain will continue into Friday, especially during the morning hours… some thunder is possible but severe storms are not expected. Rain amounts will be in the 1/2 to 1 inch range for most of the state.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: No doubt this will be the most pleasant weekend so far this year. Mostly sunny mild days and clear cool nights.. highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s. Some places across South Alabama could touch 70 degrees Sunday.
NEXT WEEK: Dry and very pleasant weather continues for the first half of the week; global models suggest the next chance of rain will come by late Thursday or Friday (February 6-7). There is no sign of any Arctic air, snow, or ice for the Deep South through at least February 10… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1940: Alabama was in the midst of one of the greatest cold waves on record. Following a round of snow on January 23-24, 1940, bitter cold followed. Birmingham dropped to -10F on January 26, and -8F on January 27. The city was covered with 7 inches of snow. There was ice skating on the Black Warrior River at Birmingport with ice on the river four inches thick. The ice was seven inches thick on creeks running into the river. Cullman dropped to -16F during the peak of the cold wave.
ON THIS DATE IN 1967: Residents of Chicago, Illinois, began to dig out from the storm of the 26th and 27th, which produced 23 inches of snow in 29 hours.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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