Author: Ben Lang

The Hot And Relatively Dry Streak Continues

It was blazing hot across central and south Alabama this afternoon high temperatures soared into the upper 90s in many locations. We even had higher humidity today, with heat index temperatures creeping into the mid 100s at times. There were a few spotty showers and storms mainly along and north of highway 80 this afternoon. They’ll quickly fizzle away this…

Another Day of Potentially Record-Breaking Heat Ahead

It was another very hot day across central and south Alabama. High temperatures topped out in the mid to upper 90s, while Montgomery hit 100°. That sets a new outright record for today’s date, breaking the old record high of 99° from 2010. There wasn’t much rain to cool us off, with just brief and very isolated showers and storms….

Several More Very Hot September Afternoons Ahead

It was another very hot and humid September afternoon across central and south Alabama. Fortunately, we saw a greater supply of heat-busting showers and storms this afternoon. Unfortunately, some of these briefly turned severe, possibly producing wind gusts near 60 mph at times. There was at least one report of damage in Chilton county, where winds toppled a couple trees…

Sweltering September Heat Continues Early This Week

It was another very hot (and humid) day across central and south Alabama. Temperatures soared into the upper 90s in several locations, briefly touching 100° in the capital city. That ties the record high for today’s date in Montgomery, a record initially set in 1925. A heat advisory continues until 9PM for our central Alabama counties. A heat advisory continues…

Heat Advisory Continues Through Sunday Evening

It was a sweltering early September afternoon across central and south Alabama. Air temperatures rose into the mid and upper 90s, with heat indices easily exceeding 100°. The heat advisory continues until 7PM Sunday for southwest Alabama. Peak afternoon heat indices range between 108° and 112°. The heat advisory continues through 9PM Sunday for part of south-central Alabama. Heat index…

Late Summer Heat Wave Continues; Dorian Finally Turns Away From U.S.

It was actually a fairly mild morning across central and south Alabama, with temperatures in the 60s for most locations. Temperatures quickly warmed to the low to mid 80s at 11 AM. Expect highs in the low to mid 90s this afternoon, with abundant sunshine for the rest of the day. Planning on heading out to high school football games…

Sunny, Dry, And Hot Locally; Dorian Turns Toward The Southeast Coast

Lots of sunshine welcomed us to the short work-week this morning. Expect abundant sunshine this afternoon, with highs in the mid 90s. It’s going to be a relatively dry heat, so heat index temperatures won’t be oppressive this afternoon. This evening remains warm since we won’t see any rain today. Expect temperatures in the upper 80s at 7PM, mid 80s…

Hot, Sunny, & Dry Here; Dorian Turns Northwest Tuesday

It was a nice Labor Day across central and south Alabama. The “unofficial end to summer” was a hot one, with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s today. We saw plenty of sunshine though, and the humidity was quite low. This evening looks nice as many prepare to return to work or school. Expect temperatures in the upper…

Mostly Sunny And Mainly Dry Labor Day; Dorian At Category 5 Strength in the North Bahamas

It was a mostly cloudy start to the day across central and south Alabama, but some sunshine finally broke through during the afternoon. We got a healthy dose of showers and storms this afternoon, moving east to west across the area. These showers and storms gradually taper off this evening, with the sky becoming partly cloudy. Temperatures fall into the…

Scattered Showers and Storms Sunday; Dorian Nears Category 5 Strength

It was hot and more humid today. Scattered showers and storms also developed this afternoon, generally moving from the east to west. Expect at least isolated showers and storms to continue this evening, with an otherwise partly cloudy sky. Expect temperatures near the mid 80s at 7PM, falling to the mid 70s by 11PM. Clouds may increase overnight, though it…