Isolated Shower Tonight, Mild Thanksgiving
The winds of change begin to blow today as clouds will be on the increase. A storm system is lifting across the Mississippi Valley and this system will produce a chance of rain tonight. Still not an overly impressive rain producer for Alabama, and like the last few systems, showers will be moving in from the west, but will be diminishing as they move into the drier air that is over the state. Severe weather is not an issue for Alabama, but there may certainly be a few rumbles of thunder over West Alabama. We will continue to mention a chance of mostly light rain across Central Alabama during the evening and overnight hours, but the farther south you go in the state, the lower the threat of rain. Latest model output is now suggesting rain amounts of about 0.10″ for most places. Definitely not a drought buster, but should be enough to settle the dust in the locations that are fortunate enough to see the wet stuff. While the light rain tonight won’t make a dent in the drought, anything we get is certainly welcome.
THANKSGIVING: For Turkey Day, the system will be pushing away from Alabama so the day will be dry, but there could be a few lingering clouds to start the day, but overall a dry and mild day. Highs in the mid 70s are expected.
BLACK FRIDAY: If you are one of those folks planning to shop until you drop, you’re in luck…the weather will cooperate. For now we are forecasting a clear sky with lows in the 40s and highs back in the upper 70s.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Both Saturday and Sunday look dry and cool. An area of high pressure to our west will allow for northwesterly flow that will allow for slightly cooler temps for the weekend. Lows will be around the 40 degree mark, while highs will range from the lower to mid 60s.
IRON BOWL: For the greatest college football game of the year in Alabama, Saturday for now looks like a perfect day for the game, with ample sunshine and a kickoff temperature in Tuscaloosa (2:30p at Bryant-Denny Stadium) near 67 degrees, falling into the low 60s by the final whistle.
MUCH BETTER RAIN CHANCES NEXT WEEK: The pattern is trending more active and it looks like the models are grasping onto several decent chances of rain next week. The global models are continuing to show a very active week with multiple rounds of showers, even potential for strong thunderstorms along the way. Rain and storms are a good bet in the Tuesday-Wednesday time frame, with more rain later in the week. Some beneficial rain amounts are likely. Certainly some good news as we round out the month of November.
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Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Ryan
