Author: Ben Lang

Gradual Clearing Tonight, Then Mainly Sunny And Mild Through Tuesday

It was a cloudy and mild Sunday across central and south Alabama. Most of the rain occurred last night and early this morning. That was associated with a coastal low tracking across the northern Gulf. The low is located near Florida’s big bend now, producing showers from southeast Georgia into South Carolina. However, clouds remain widespread northwest of the low…

Rain Arrives West To East Tonight, Cloudy Otherwise Through Sunday

Saturday started on a frigid note again, with morning lows in the 20s in most locations. However, sunshine was plentiful, and temperatures warmed to around 60° during the afternoon. Clouds began to increase across west Alabama late, and showers are arriving there this evening. Expect clouds and rain to gradually spread east tonight. Rain looks most widespread along and south…

Plenty Of Sun Saturday, But Rain Likely Sunday

Friday began on a very cold note across central and south Alabama, with all of our viewing area falling into the 20s. The sunshine was abundant, however, and afternoon highs rebounded into the 50s. Tonight looks clear and cold once more, with many locations falling into the 20s, or at least the low 30s. Saturday features plenty of sun through…

Very Cold Thursday Night; Sunny And Warmer Friday

It was cloudy and cold for much of the day across central and south Alabama. However, sunshine returned this afternoon as clouds cleared northwest to southeast. Temperatures only warmed into the low and mid 40s area-wide today. With a clear sky, the stage is set for a very cold night. Temperatures fall from the mid 30s at 7PM into the…

Cold Tonight, Milder Tuesday, And Another Round Of Rain Wednesday

It was a mostly cloudy, cool, and breezy Monday after a dynamic storm system swept through our area Sunday night. A pesky stratus cloud deck persisted throughout the day, but early this evening, there are signs it is breaking apart. Expect a partly cloudy sky for much of the evening, but regardless, no rain is in the forecast. Cold temperatures…

A Strong Or Severe Storm Possible Overnight; Cool And Breezy Monday

There’s a small threat for a strong or severe storm Sunday night. Damaging wind gusts, but also a brief tornado appear possible. The main severe threat looks like it will be along a narrow line of showers/storms crossing I-59 in Mississippi. The line is moving east quickly, and pushes through our area between midnight and 4AM. Even if we don’t…

Locally Dense Fog Overnight; Another Round Of Rain Sunday Night

It was a cloudy and warm day across central and south Alabama, while an area of showers gradually moved west to east across our area. The area of showers was near the leading edge of a cold front. The front loses its momentum this evening, eventually stalling near the gulf coast overnight. For the rest of the evening, expect the…

Dense Friday Morning Fog; Increasing Afternoon Clouds

Dense fog is a problem across central and especially south Alabama Friday morning. A dense fog advisory continues until 9AM for most of our viewing area. That means visibility could fall below one-quarter mile at times within foggy areas. Outside of the fog, temperatures are on the chilly side, ranging from the mid 30s north to mid 40s south. While…

Sunny And Warmer Thursday, Clouds Increase Friday, Rain Saturday

Another day of fair weather on tap for central and south Alabama. Temperatures are cool early Thursday morning, in the mid to upper 30s in many locations. Locally dense fog appears possible through mid-morning, with visibility potentially falling to one-quarter mile at times. A dense fog advisory is in effect for Covington county until 8AM. After the fog clears, expect…

Sunny And Cool Tuesday, But A Gradual Warming Trend This Week

Some clouds filled the sky this morning, but sunshine was abundant during the afternoon. Despite that, temperatures only warmed into the low 50s, and the wind made it feel even colder. While winds were out of the northwest at 10 to 20 mph throughout the day, they fortunately subside this evening. That, in addition to a clear sky, sets the…