Author: Ben Lang

Sunny Mother’s Day; Summer-like Week Ahead

Most of the shower and thunderstorm activity cleared the area this morning. A few isolated showers popped up in the afternoon, but those should diminish tonight. Drier air works in overnight, ending the showers and clearing out cloud cover. Lows tonight will range from the upper 50s to low 60s. A dry, sunny, and very warm Mother’s day ahead, with…

Warmer Temps And Abundant Sunshine

More of the same can be expected weather-wise across the area through Thursday this week. However, afternoon highs will gradually climb this week. For tonight, lows will be a bit cool in the low to mid 50s. Plenty of sun on Monday with temperatures topping out in the mid 80s. The warmest days this week will be Tuesday through Thursday….

Abundant Sunshine And A Slight Warming Trend

After a very chilly and somewhat dreary Friday, very nice weather is back for central and south Alabama. Highs Saturday topped out in the mid to upper 70s with abundant sunshine. Sunshine will be the dominant feature for the next several days as well. Tonight, lows fall to the lower 50s, so it will be a bit crisp early Sunday…

Strong Storms Possible Through Tonight

Video Forecast Available on our Facebook Page. The threat for strong to severe storms continues Sunday night. A line of storms is advancing towards I-65, currently producing some heavy rain, lightning, and at least moderately gusty winds along the leading edge. The severe weather threat along the leading line will be rather limited, but damaging wind gusts will be the primary…

Strong To Severe Storms Possible Late Sunday Night

Another round of strong to severe storms will impact the area late Sunday night through Monday morning. The primary risk with these storms will be damaging straight line winds, but a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Heavy rain is also likely to accompany this event, so localized flash flooding may also occur. In the meantime, another warm and humid…

Very Warm and Muggy; More Storms Sunday

Yesterday’s storms are long gone, but now most of Alabama is under a very warm and moist airmass. No rain or storms expected for the rest of Friday. Expect a partly cloudy sky with highs in the upper 80s. Saturday will be very warm and muggy as well, with highs in the low 90s. Storms return to the area late…

Strong Storms Possible Thursday AM

Link to full video forecast. The possibility of strong to severe storms will begin around midnight for west Alabama tonight. Currently, a slight risk for severe weather is in effect for west Alabama. A marginal risk for severe weather is forecast for the rest of our area. A line of storms will enter west Alabama around midnight tonight, and advance eastward…

Cooler For Now, But A Quick Warmup Ahead

It was much cooler across the area on Sunday thanks to a cold front that moved through in the pre-dawn hours. The cooler temps continue into tonight. Overnight lows will range from the mid-40s to the low 50s, cooler towards the northwest, under a mostly cloudy sky. Monday will start off on a mostly cloudy note, but gradual clearing is…

A Few Strong Storms Tonight

Thunderstorms are currently marching eastward towards our area ahead of a cold front. These storms will begin impacting us from west to east tonight. The main threats with these storms are damaging straight line winds and hail up to 1″ in diameter. The tornado threat appears to be near zero with these storms. The storms will continue to push eastward…

Strong/Severe Storms Possible Saturday Night

The area will remain dry tonight with temperatures falling into the lower 60s. Saturday will be another very warm day. Cloud cover will be on the increase through the day, with temps topping out in the upper 80s. Rain and some thunderstorms will move into the area ahead of a cold front on Saturday night. Rain and Thunderstorms may begin…