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Good News for Rain Fans, Not So Much for Snow Fans

Good News for Rain Fans, Not So Much for Snow Fans

| December 24, 2024 @ 1:17 am

Mild and mostly sunny weather continues through Christmas Eve, with showers arriving late on Christmas Day and a series of rain systems expected to keep the pattern active through early January.

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Afternoon Briefing Video:  Forecast Comes Into Clearer Focus

Afternoon Briefing Video: Forecast Comes Into Clearer Focus

| December 23, 2024 @ 3:33 pm

Mild and sunny conditions will continue into Christmas Eve, with increasing clouds and showers likely by Christmas evening.

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Birmingham shoppers can make a difference at the Light the World Giving Machine at the Riverchase Galleria

Birmingham shoppers can make a difference at the Light the World Giving Machine at the Riverchase Galleria

| December 23, 2024 @ 1:56 pm

This holiday season, the Light the World Giving Machine returns to Birmingham, giving shoppers a chance to give back in a meaningful way. Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the world-famous Light the World Giving Machine is a vending machine that offers goods and services that can be purchased for local and global charities.

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Midday Nowcast: Warming Trend Begins with Sunshine in Full Supply

Midday Nowcast: Warming Trend Begins with Sunshine in Full Supply

| December 23, 2024 @ 10:32 am

Plenty of sunshine across Alabama today and highs are climbing into the in the 50s as the warming trend begins. More of the same tomorrow, but temperatures will be warmer with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

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OTD in 1956: Tornadoes Rake South Central Alabama

OTD in 1956: Tornadoes Rake South Central Alabama

| December 23, 2024 @ 7:30 am

A family of tornadoes ruined Christmas for several Alabama families from Monroe County to Montgomery County on this date back in 1956.

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Monday Monday Weather Briefing Video:  All I Want For Christmas is a Little Warm Air…

Monday Monday Weather Briefing Video: All I Want For Christmas is a Little Warm Air…

| December 23, 2024 @ 6:30 am

Model infighting will lead to higher than normal uncertainty in rain chances around the period from Wednesday through Friday and we are keeping an eye on things for Sunday as there are some signs a strong storm or two could be involved. Nothing to worried about but something to stay tuned for.

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Sunday Afternoon Weather Briefing Video:  Christmas System Slows Down, Wedge for the End of the Week?

Sunday Afternoon Weather Briefing Video: Christmas System Slows Down, Wedge for the End of the Week?

| December 22, 2024 @ 2:22 pm

Mild and mostly dry Christmas Eve, but keep an umbrella handy for scattered showers on Christmas Day. Watch for for an easterly wedge that could slow down our warmup by Friday.

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Sunday Weather Briefing Video: A Slow Warming Trend, Showers for Christmas

Sunday Weather Briefing Video: A Slow Warming Trend, Showers for Christmas

| December 22, 2024 @ 2:08 am

Despite total sunshine today, temperatures will remain chilly, but a slow warmup is actually already underway that will culminate in 60s for most by late in the week. Expected showers Christmas Eve into Christmas morning.

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Remaining Chilly Over North Alabama Due to Clouds; However, Sunny Locations Are Not That Much Warmer

Remaining Chilly Over North Alabama Due to Clouds; However, Sunny Locations Are Not That Much Warmer

| December 21, 2024 @ 11:17 am

While a good bit of you across the state of Alabama are seeing plenty of sunshine, we still have some stubborn clouds hanging around over the northern portions of Central Alabama and up into the Tennessee Valley.

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Alabama Small Town Travel: Leeds and Montevallo offer ways to go fast or slow down

Alabama Small Town Travel: Leeds and Montevallo offer ways to go fast or slow down

| December 21, 2024 @ 11:00 am

You can satisfy your need for speed at Barber Motorsports Park and Museum or take your time on Tinglewood Trail. Leeds and Montevallo have plenty to offer.

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We Stay Dry & Quite Cool Through the Weekend; Showers Possible on Christmas Day

We Stay Dry & Quite Cool Through the Weekend; Showers Possible on Christmas Day

| December 21, 2024 @ 6:57 am

THIS WEEKEND: We’ll start off this morning rather chilly as the cold front is now south of us and gradient winds will remain breezy at times through the rest of the morning, but will begin to calm down during the afternoon and evening. It will be mostly sunny today with highs only making it into […]

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Alabama Food Truck Favorites: Greek Street

Alabama Food Truck Favorites: Greek Street

| December 20, 2024 @ 3:21 pm

Sometimes all it takes is wanting a change of pace from your current job, a little encouragement from your spouse … and having a Greek grandmother.

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Colder Air Rolling Into Alabama; Dry Through Tuesday

Colder Air Rolling Into Alabama; Dry Through Tuesday

| December 20, 2024 @ 1:25 pm

COLDER: A new surge of cold air is pushing into North Alabama this afternoon with clouds and a chilly north wind. Temperatures are falling through the 40s over the northern third of the state this afternoon, but with a sunny sky we are seeing mostly 50s across the southern counties.

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Midday Nowcast: Sunny, Breezy and Turning Colder

Midday Nowcast: Sunny, Breezy and Turning Colder

| December 20, 2024 @ 10:15 am

We are seeing sunshine in full supply with highs in the low to mid 50s this afternoon. Our winds are increasing out of the northwest at 10-20 mph, and those winds are driving in a reinforcing shot of cold air.

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