Author: Ben Lang

Rain Ends Overnight; Sunshine But Cool And Breezy Monday

It was a mostly cloudy day across central and south Alabama. The weather became dreary by the afternoon, with an area of widespread showers moving west to east across our area. Rain continues through this evening, while temperatures hover in the low 50s. Most of the rain should end by midnight as it exits our area to the east. Expect…

Cold Tonight; Clouds Increase Sunday With A Few Showers Possible

The weekend started on a cold note across central and south Alabama, with morning lows falling into the 30s area-wide. Several locations fell to near or below freezing. Fortunately, the sunshine was abundant until the late afternoon, with highs rebounding into the upper 50s and low 60s. Some clouds started moving into southwest Alabama late this afternoon. They continue to…

Clear And Cold Friday Night; Sunny And Mild Saturday

It was a gloomy Friday for the most part across central and south Alabama- cloudy, cool, wet, and windy. However, the rain is gone early this evening, and the rest of the night looks dry. Clouds are clearing, with an eventually clear sky overnight. Temperatures look cold this evening, with lower 40s through 9PM, and upper 30s by 11PM. Overnight…

Showers Arrive Overnight And Continue Through Friday

It was a cloudier but milder day across central and south Alabama. Many locations warmed into the low and mid 60s. The clouds keep temperatures warmer tonight, with lows generally in the mid to upper 40s. However, temperatures likely fall to that point this evening, so it will be on the chilly side. An area of low pressure developing near…

Very Cold Monday And Tuesday Night

It was a cloudy, cold, and windy day across central and south Alabama. Temperatures were steadily falling through the day in many cases, and winds were sustained out of the northwest at 10 to 15 mph. That kept the wind chill, or “feels-like” temperatures in the 30s to low 40s all day. In addition, scattered light showers were rotating through…

Turning Much Colder As Rain Departs Sunday Night

It was a dreary day across central and south Alabama, with a cloudy sky and widespread rain throughout the day. Temperatures hovered near 60° all day. The culprit for today’s weather? A potent storm system developing just to our southwest. A developing area of low pressure near southeast Louisiana lifts through southwest Alabama this evening. That could lift a warm…

A Few Severe Storms Possible Sunday; Much Cooler Early Next Week

It was a cloudy and mild day across central and south Alabama. Despite the clouds, there was no rain in our area. Rain returns to the forecast Sunday. However, for the rest of the evening, our forecast remains dry. Temperatures gradually fall through the 50s this evening. Expect a cloudy night with lows in the low to mid 50s. Rain…

Showers And Storms Likely Friday, And Again Sunday

While there were a few showers ongoing prior to dawn near the US-80/I-85 vicinity prior to dawn, those have since fizzled away. While there are some clouds and patchy fog around this morning, there are plenty of breaks of sun also. Temperatures are all over the place, with 40s north around Alexander City. We find temperatures in the mid and…

A Few Strong To Severe Storms Possible Wednesday Afternoon/Evening

Showers and storms return to the forecast Wednesday. However, it’s dry this morning with sunshine still to be found. Temperatures are about 15 to 25 degrees warmer this morning compared to Tuesday. Most locations are starting the day in the 50s to near 60°. Temperatures warm into the mid 70s this afternoon despite the arrival of clouds, showers, and storms…

Mainly Sunny And Dry Tuesday; An Active Pattern Begins Wednesday

Tuesday morning turned out to be one of coldest of the 2020 Fall season so far. Temperatures dropped into the 30s in most locations, and even at or below freezing in a couple spots. The cold morning turns into a warmer afternoon, with winds turning to the southeast near 10 mph. Tuesday features a mostly sunny sky and no rain…