CLEAR BUT COLD: We have sunshine in full supply across Alabama this afternoon, but temperatures are below freezing over the northern third of the state. Most South Alabama communities are in the low to mid 40s.
Then, another hard freeze is likely tonight with lows in the teens over the northern half of the state… a freeze is likely all the way down to the Gulf Coast tomorrow morning.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: The weather turns warmer with highs in the 50s; South Alabama will see low 60s Sunday. We expect sunshine in full supply Saturday, followed by a partly sunny sky Sunday.
NEXT WEEK: The warm-up continues, and afternoon highs reach the 70s statewide by Wednesday. A cold front will bring showers Thursday, but rain amounts should be generally 1/2 inch or less. The air will be a little cooler following the front Friday with highs in the 55-65 degree range. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1912: A strong area of low pressure produced snow in Amarillo and high winds to Austin, Texas. In the warm sector of the low, severe storms developed and produced an estimated F3 tornado in Shreveport, Louisiana. The tornado killed nine people and injured 50 others.
ON THIS DATE IN 1939: A tornado tore through Cragford, in Clay County, killing one person and injuring nine others.
Look for the next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…
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