Author: Ben Lang

A Couple More Mainly Dry Days Ahead

It was another nice spring day across central and south Alabama. Although temperatures started on a cool note in the low to mid 50s, afternoon highs warmed into the low 80s. Most of the area saw plenty of sunshine today, but clouds are increasing this evening. Expect a mostly cloudy sky with temperatures still in the low 70s through at…

Warmer With Only Stray Showers Over The Weekend

Three days into April now, and the weather continues to treat us well in central and south Alabama. Although Temperatures fell into the low to mid 40s for most locations this morning, afternoon temperatures rose into the upper 70s. Plentiful sunshine filled the sky Friday, and we should see plenty more over the weekend. For this evening, expect somewhere between…

A Gradual Warming Trend Into The Weekend

It was another chilly start to the day in central and south Alabama. The morning low fell all the way to 38° in Alexander city. Elsewhere, most locations fell into the low 40s. Thanks to abundant sunshine, temperatures rebounded into the low 70s once more. This evening looks a little milder, with temperatures still in the 60s through 9PM. Temperatures…

Another Chilly Night, Then A Gradual Warming Trend

It was a very nice start to April across central and south Alabama. It was cool this morning with temperatures for most starting in the low to mid 40s around sunrise. However, abundant sunshine warmed temperatures into the low 70s in most locations this afternoon. Temperatures turn cool again tonight. Expect a clear sky this evening with temperatures falling from…

Much Cooler Tuesday Night; Sunny And Pleasant Wednesday

This morning’s round of severe weather is long gone. There were multiple severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings in our area between about 8AM and noon. There were several reports of damage and at least a couple tornadoes in Pike and Barbour counties. The area is now rain-free, though the sky remains mostly cloudy in most locations late this afternoon. Winds…

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…