Near-record warm weather Thursday; Rain/storms Friday, Saturday
Thursday was already a very warm day across central and south Alabama at midday. Temperatures were on either side of 80° at noon, and may approach record territory during the afternoon. The February 19th record high temperatures is 83° in Montgomery, originally set long ago in 1891. Montgomery’s 1PM temperature was 81°. Some locations may reach the mid 80s Thursday, close to 20° above normal for this time of year.
While sunshine increases Thursday afternoon, clouds increase again Thursday night. Temperatures only fall into the low to mid 60s overnight. Rain returns Friday, as our next cold front pushes into central Alabama. Scattered rain, maybe occasional thunder appears possible during the morning. Additional scattered showers and/or storms remain possible during the afternoon. The front initially stalls across Alabama, and may lift north some Friday night.
However, the front moves back south as a true cold front on Friday. Additional showers and ultimately storms develop along the front through the afternoon. A few of the storms Saturday afternoon may become strong or severe, capable of mainly damaging wind gusts.
