Author: Ben Lang

Severe Storms Possible Tuesday

It was another warm spring day across central and south Alabama, with highs in the 70s to low 80s. There was a good bit of sunshine early on, but clouds gradually increased this afternoon. Expect a mostly cloudy sky this evening, with temperatures in the mid 70s around 7PM. Temperatures fall to near 70° by 9PM, then into the 60s…

Dry And Warm Monday; Severe Storms Possible Tuesday

It was a mostly cloudy and slightly cooler day across central and south Alabama. Temperatures remained well shy of 90° for most, but still warmed into the 70s and 80s. Temperatures cool slowly this evening with a mostly cloudy sky lingering overhead. A few sprinkles are possible, but measurable (or maybe even noticeable) rain is not. Temperatures remain in the…

Slightly Cooler With A Little Rain Sunday

It was another day of record warmth across central and south Alabama. Montgomery hit 89° this afternoon, breaking the old record of 87° from 1989. However, the streak of extreme late March warmth comes to a close today. A pattern change arrives late tonight into early Sunday morning courtesy of a cold front. In the meantime, expect another summer-like evening…

One More Day Of Record Warmth Ahead

Although the calendar says March 27th, it felt more like June 27th, or at least May 27th. Temperatures surged into the upper 80s to low 90s this afternoon after the morning fog and low clouds cleared. This evening looks summer-like again, with temperatures still near 80° at 7PM, then gradually falling through the 70s through 11PM. Overnight lows only fall…

Record-Breaking Warmth Through Saturday

Temperatures were finally a bit cooler this morning across central and south Alabama. Many locations started in the 50s, but temperatures rebounded into the upper 70s/low 80s by midday. Thanks to a weak cold front that moved through yesterday, the sky is clear and abundant sunshine is on the menu for the remainder of the day. Yesterday’s front stalled near…

Showers And Storms Monday; Way Above Normal Temperatures

It was a cloudy, warm, and muggy start to the day across central and south Alabama. Rain is not very widespread at midday, and confined to our northern counties. However, shower and thunderstorms coverage gradually expands southeast this afternoon and evening. A few storms could be strong. However, the Storm Prediction Center removed the marginal (level 1/5) threat for severe…

More Showers And Storms Monday; Temperatures Trend Well Above Normal

Seems like central and south Alabama got the best of both worlds Sunday. First, we got a decent soaking of rain to wash away some pollen this morning. Then, a bit of sunshine broke out during the afternoon, warming temperatures into the 70s in many locations. The area remains dry this evening. Expect temperatures to recede into the mid 60s…

Cloudy and Cooler Sunday, But More Rain Likely

It was a mostly cloudy and cooler afternoon across central and south Alabama. That’s due to a cold front that pushed through our area late last night through this morning. Light showers accompanied the front, but none re-developed in our area this afternoon. High temperatures were just in the 60s north to mid 70s south. The clouds began to clear…

A Few Strong Storms Late Friday; Cooler With Spotty Showers Saturday

It felt a bit more like a summer morning across central and south Alabama. Temperatures only fell into the 60s last night, and it certainly felt muggy this morning. Expect highs to warm into the low and mid 80s for most locations again today. There’s finally a good chance for rain today, but most of the showers and storms won’t…

Very Warm And Mainly Dry Thursday; Showers And Storms Late Friday

It was a mild and somewhat cloudy morning across central and south Alabama. However, temperatures are on their way back to the 80s this afternoon. While clouds still linger across part of our area at midday, the clouds should break at least a bit this afternoon. Expect pockets of sunshine with highs in the low 80s north to upper 80s…