Author: Ben Lang

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…

Cloudy and Warm With Showers And Storms At Times

There was plenty of sunshine early this morning once the sun finally rose above the horizon, an hour later today thanks to Sunday’s time change. Temperatures were cool around sunrise, in the low to mid 40s across our area. Our area warmed quickly this morning, nearing 70° for many by midday. Temperatures continue warming into the low and mid 70s…

Clouds And Rain Return This Week

It was another mainly sunny day across central and south Alabama. After morning lows fell into the low 40s, afternoon highs rebounded to near 70° in many locations. Expect the mostly clear sky to hang on this evening, with temperatures gradually falling through the 50s this evening. Most spots should still be in the upper 50s at 7PM, then fall…

Mostly Sunny and Warmer Sunday, Clouds and Rain Next Week

It was a sunny and cool early March day across central and south Alabama. Temperatures fell into the upper 30s in most locations by sunrise this morning, and recovered into the low 60s during the afternoon. Expect another mostly clear and cold night tonight, with lows in the upper 30s for most. Temperatures gradually fall this evening, with low 50s…

Strong To Severe Storms And Flash Flooding Possible Through Thursday

It’s a messy day across central and south Alabama. Rain is widespread across our area with embedded storms. Storms were on the strong to severe side this morning, with a tornado watch and severe thunderstorm watch in effect for part of our area earlier. Those watches and associated warnings have since expired. While there’s a lull in severe storms at…