Author: Ben Lang

Inreasing Heat Through Memorial Day Weekend

It was a cool(er) start to the morning, with low temperatures in the low 60s for most locations. Troy even cooled all the way to 59°. Temperatures climb into the low to mid 90s again this afternoon. Expect a mostly sunny sky with no rain. Evening temperatures look the same as recent days, with mid 80s at 7PM. Temperatures only…

Late-May Heat Wave Over The Next Week

We started the work week on a hot note, with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s for most Monday. Heat gradually increases each day this week as high pressure becomes strongly established across the southeast United States. Highs today reach the low to mid 90s under a mostly sunny sky. The chance for an isolated afternoon shower looks…

Hot & Mainly Dry This Week

After a mainly dry weekend with plenty of sunshine, we’ll keep the status quo going for the most part this week. Temperatures warm to around 90° this afternoon under a partly cloudy sky. We could see a few isolated showers and storms develop this afternoon too. Those should fizzle out after sunset this evening, with the sky remaining partly cloudy…

Mostly Sunny & Hot Saturday, Some Rain Possible Sunday

It was mainly sunny but hot Friday afternoon in central and south Alabama. Temperatures reached the upper 80s to low 90s. There are a few isolated showers and storms around this evening, and we may see a few linger through 10PM. After that the area dries out and the sky becomes mostly clear. Temperatures start off warm this evening, with…

Isolated Afternoon Showers/Storms Thursday and Friday

The very nice spring-like weather of Monday through Wednesday is unfortunately behind us now. Today is a transition day to summer-like warmth and humidity. We’re likely to see the classic isolated afternoon showers and storms too, with highs warming into the mid to upper 80s. The mid afternoon to early evening is the most likely time to experience an isolated…

Mostly Sunny Wednesday; Showers and Storms Thursday

It was another cool and refreshing start to the day. Morning low temperatures fell into the 50s, though Alexander City and Troy over-achieved. Those spots fell to 49° this morning. Temperatures are much warmer now and should reach or exceed the 80° mark this afternoon under a mostly sunny sky. Temperatures fall into the mid 70s by 7PM, and then…

Sunny & Very Nice Tuesday Afternoon

Couldn’t ask for much better weather to start off a week in mid-may. Monday featured high temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s. Monday night lows dropping into the low to mid 50s. Alexander city even briefly touched the 40s, with a Tuesday morning low of 49°. Temperatures are on the way up this afternoon. Highs rebound into the…

A Mostly Dry Week With Plenty Of Sunshine

The clouds, rain, and storms from the weekend are long gone. Sunshine with drier and cooler air is back today. Temperatures warm to around 80° with a northwest wind at 5-10 mph. Temperatures fall into the low 70s at 7PM, then into the mid 60s by 11PM. Overnight lows fall into the low to mid 50s. Tuesday looks like another…

Rain And Storms Continue Through Mother’s Day Weekend

After a stormy Thursday afternoon and evening, Friday morning began quiet. More scattered showers and storms could develop this afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) removed all of Alabama from any threat for severe weather today. Still, some storms could produce heavy rain and wind gusts below 60 mph this afternoon. Outside of storms, expect a mostly cloudy sky with…

Rain And Storms, Some Strong, Thursday Afternoon

Expect rain and storms this afternoon. These storms are currently moving through south Mississippi, with a history of severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings. We could see a few severe storms this afternoon. The part of the area is under a slight (level 2) threat for severe weather. The remainder of our area is under a marginal (level 1) threat. The…