Author: Ben Lang

Another Day Of Mid-90° Heat, But Slightly More Widespread Rain

It’s another warm and muggy start to the day, with temperatures already near or above 90° as of midday. The air is a bit more humid today, which could contribute to heat index readings near 100° at times this afternoon. There should be a few more showers and storms around this afternoon compared to Wednesday. Expect most of these during…

Another Afternoon of Mid-90°+ Heat

It was a slightly more muggy start to the morning thanks to showers and storms lasting through late Tuesday evening. Much of the lingering clouds cleared quickly this morning. The abundant sunshine should warm temperatures into the mid 90s for most locations this afternoon. We’re likely to see isolated showers and storms today, with the highest coverage during the mid…

Hot With Increasing Rain Chances This Week

It was another cool-ish start to the morning with temperatures starting off in the mid to upper 60s. It’s a totally different story now, with most spots near or exceeding 90° as of midday. Temperatures continue to warm into the low to mid 90s this afternoon. Fortunately, humidity stays fairly low, so there won’t be much of a heat index…

Lower Humidity And Cooler Nights Through Friday

It was a cool start to the morning in central and south Alabama. Selma fell all the way to 57 degrees this morning, while Montgomery fell to 65°. The record low for today’s date was 64° set back in 1882. We were just shy of tying it, but it puts into perspective how uncommon the cool weather this morning was…

Mainly Sunny And Less Humid Through Thursday

Sunshine returns in plentiful supply today after clouds, showers, and storms dominated most of Tuesday. A cold front cleared the state last night, and slightly cooler and drier air is in place. Temperatures today only warm into the upper 80s, and there won’t be an added heat index factor. Expect a mostly sunny sky through the day. This evening looks…

Clouds And Rain Today; Less Humid And Sunny Wednesday

It was a gloomy start to the day across central and south Alabama, with the return of clouds and rain. Showers and storms remain likely through this evening, with the most widespread rain south of Highway 80. The showers and storms end north to south tonight, as drier and slightly cooler air moves into the area. Overnight lows fall into…

Rare July “Cold” Front Arrives Tuesday

A typical summer day starts our work week after a hot and humid weekend that featured scattered showers and storms. Expect more of the same today, with afternoon highs topping out in the low 90s and scattered storms this afternoon. Heat index temperatures should be held in check today, generally below 100° through the afternoon. The showers and storms that…

Showers And Storms Likely Saturday; Scattered Storms Sunday

Much needed rain returned to central and south Alabama this afternoon. Some of these storms were fairly intense, producing heavy rain, frequent lightning, and gusty winds. Scattered showers and storms continue this evening, but should eventually taper off overnight. Expect temperatures generally in the 70s this evening, only falling into the mid 70s overnight under a mostly cloudy sky. Expect…

A Better Chance For Rain Friday And This Weekend

We’re already off to a hot and muggy start this morning, with 11 AM temperatures at or above 90° in several locations. Heat index temperatures already exceed 100° in a couple spots. Heat index temperatures hover between 100-105° for much of the area this afternoon. Actual high temperatures reach the mid to possibly upper 90s today. An isolated shower or…

Mid July Heat Is On This Week

We started the day off on a warm and muggy note with quite a bit of sunshine across the southern half of the state. Temperatures quickly warmed to near 90° at 11 AM, and should reach the mid-90s this afternoon. Heat index temperatures reach or exceed 100° for much of the afternoon. There won’t be much in the shower and…