MILD WINTER AFTERNOON: Temperatures are mostly in the 70s across Alabama this afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds. The sky becomes mostly cloudy late tonight; the low will be in the 57-63 degree range.
High resolution models have become a little more aggressive with coverage of showers over the northern half of Alabama tomorrow with a weak disturbance passing through; a few spots could see a thunderstorm as well with some surface based instability. Severe storms are not expected, however, and SPC has dropped the “marginal risk” for the northwest corner of the state. South Alabama will stay dry tomorrow; highs will be in the mid to upper 70s.
A few isolated showers are possible Thursday and Friday over the northern half of Alabama, but most places will stay dry.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Look for a high Saturday in the 77-83 degree range across Alabama with a partly sunny sky. Then, on Sunday, cooler air begins to creep into the state with a chance of showers. The high Sunday will be in the 60s over the northern counties, with 70s for South Alabama. Rain amounts Sunday will be light.
NEXT WEEK: The week will be cooler, but still no sign of any “Arctic blast” for the Deep South. Highs will be in the 50s and 60s, with lows in the 30s and 40s. Very seasonal for mid-February. Global models suggest a good rain event is likely for Alabama by Tuesday and Wednesday. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1924: A tornado tore through the Rocky Ridge community (now part of Hoover) in far southern Jefferson County; three died in the storm… all in the same family.
ON THIS DATE IN 1995: A massive nor’easter pounded areas from the southern Mid-Atlantic to northern New England. It would be the only significant storm in the 94-95 winter season. Over 20 inches of snow buried parts of upstate New York. Wind chills dropped as cold as 40 degrees below zero. Behind the storm, arctic air crossing the relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes produced intense lake effect squalls for nearly two weeks from the 4th through the 14th. Snowfall totals for the storm ranged from near two to seven feet.
Look for the next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…
