ANOTHER COLD MORNING: Listed below are some temperatures shortly earlier than dawn throughout Alabama…
Gadsden 26
Haleyville 26
Pell Metropolis 26
Fort Payne 26
Morris 26
Chelsea 26
Hueytown 27
Jasper 27
Scottsboro 28
Thorsby 28
God Hope 28
Sylacauga 29
Bessemer 29
Birmingham 30
Selma 30
Heflin 30
Anniston 31
Huntsville 31
Tuscaloosa 32
Muscle Shoals 34
Montgomery 35
Dothan 36
Cellular 42
These temperatures will probably drop one other diploma or two earlier than they start to rise.
The day forward will characteristic sunshine in full provide with highs largely within the 60s. Tomorrow would be the warmest day of the week with a excessive within the 68-74 diploma vary… the air stays dry and the sky will probably be partly to largely sunny. Clouds return tomorrow evening.
FRIDAY: A chilly entrance will convey rain to the state Friday. SPC has launched a “slight threat” (stage 2/5) of extreme thunderstorms for the southwest nook of the state, together with locations like Cellular, Gulf Shores, Jackson, and Atmore. A “marginal threat” (stage 1/5) extends as far north as Greensboro and Auburn.
The core threat of heavy storms Friday will probably be close to the Gulf Coast, the place some floor based mostly instability will probably be obtainable. The principle menace will come from robust, gusty winds… an remoted twister can’t dominated out. However, many of the state will merely have a cool, wet day in a steady airmass. Rain quantities Friday will common round one inch, with remoted heavier totals. Temperatures will maintain within the 50s over the northern counties.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: One other shot of chilly air rolls into the Deep South over the weekend. Temperatures will probably be within the low to mid 30s early Saturday with a brisk north wind. The sky will develop into sunny Saturday with a excessive within the 50s. Clear climate is the story Sunday with one other late season freeze through the early morning hours… lows will dip into the 24-34 diploma vary. The excessive Sunday will probably be within the 50s once more, about 10-15 levels under common.
NEXT WEEK: One other freeze is probably going early Monday with a low within the higher 20s and low 30s. The day will probably be largely sunny with a excessive within the 50s and 60s. Then, a low kinds within the northeast Gulf of Mexico, and rain is probably going statewide Tuesday. Will probably be a chilly rain with temperatures solely within the 40s and 50s. Rain will finish Wednesday morning because the low strikes northeast. Thursday appears dry at this level, adopted by an opportunity of showers Friday. Temperatures will probably attain the 70s by the tip of the week… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and extra particulars.
ON THIS DATE IN 1938: A twister hit McPaul, Iowa, whereas shifting from southeast to northwest. One other twister raced by way of Batesville, Illinois, at 60 to 65 mph. One other twister inflicting F4 harm killed 10 and injured 12 in St. Clair County, Missouri. This twister was a part of an outbreak that produced 4 totally different tornadoes and was answerable for 11 deaths and 42 accidents.
ON THIS DATE IN 2008: An F2 twister moved by way of southern Cherokee County, north of Piedmont. The harm was in line with winds close to 115 mph; fortunately there have been no accidents.
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Search for the following video briefing right here by 3:00 this afternoon… benefit from the day!