COLD: Here are some observations around across Alabama early this morning at 5a CT (WCI = wind chill index)…
Haleyville 18 (WCI 7)
Cullman 19 (WCI 7)
Meridianville 19 (WCI 5)
Muscle Shoals 20 (WCI 8)
Huntsville 20 (WCI 9)
Decatur 21 (WCI 8)
Albertville 21 (WCI 9)
Birmingham 23 (WCI 11)
Gadsden 24 (WCI 14)
Tuscaloosa 25 (WCI 14)
Anniston 26 (WCI 18)
Mobile 29
Montgomery 30 (WCI 19)
Dothan 36
A number of locations are reporting light snow flurries with a cloudy sky.
The sky becomes sunny today, but temperatures will remain below freezing over the northern half of the state as Arctic air remains in place. Temperatures will reach the low 40s across South Alabama. 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 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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