Author: Ben Lang

Cool Afternoons and Cold Nights Ahead

The main weather theme for the next several days will be afternoon highs in the mid 50s, with overnight lows in the low to mid 30s. Expect a mix of sun and upper level clouds this afternoon, with westerly winds at 5-15 mph. Highs will be in the mid 50s, a bit cooler north and west and a bit warmer…

Severe Weather Threat Over – Finally

After a few rounds of severe storms rolled through the River Region, a much calmer weather pattern will set up for south and central Alabama. A few more showers and Thunderstorms will be possible tonight on the backside of the exiting surface low. No severe storms are expected. Overnight lows will be around 50 degrees, with winds becoming quite gusty….

Severe Weather Threat Continues for Sunday

For our Sunday, we are still dealing with the threat of severe weather at least until the middle of the afternoon. The main upper-level low is making its way across the state, and this low will allow for storms to develop and lift north out of the Gulf of Mexico. These will be able to reach severe limits and will…

More Near-Record Warmth Ahead

Another mild night on tap across the river region. Gradual cooling to the lower 50s tonight, with skies remaining partly cloudy. There could be some areas of fog early on MLK day, but that will clear out quickly after sunrise. It will be warm again Monday, with highs in the mid to upper 70s. A few showers will be possible,…

January Warm Streak Continues

It was another very warm day across the River Region with many locations reaching the upper 70s. This evening, a bit more cloud cover will work into the area, with temperatures falling to around 50. Another warm day expected on Sunday, highs will once again reach the upper 70s. Skies will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy. It will be…

Near Record Warmth Continues This Weekend

Expect a warm and sunny Friday afternoon, with highs topping out in the upper 70s to near 80. Skies will remain mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Mostly clear to partly cloudy skies are expected tonight as well, with temps slowly cooling to the lower 50s by sunrise Saturday. A very nice weekend is expected, with temps warming from the lower…

Another Very Cold Night Ahead for The River Region

It was a cool Sunday afternoon in the area despite abundant sunshine. Other than a few passing clouds, the big story tonight will again be the temperatures. Not expecting the upper teens we saw this morning, but temperatures will fall to the lower 20s. Winds shift to the southeast tomorrow, which will finally allow us to thaw out a little…

Frigid Temperatures Take Hold of The River Region

The mixed bag of wintry weather has departed, but cold temperatures will continue across the River Region. After high temperatures only reached the mid to upper 30s Saturday, Saturday night lows will be much colder. By sunrise on Sunday, most locations will be in the upper teens, with a few mid teens possible. A hard freeze Warning is in effect…

Winter Weather Threat For The River Region

A big change is coming to the forecast on Friday, with a complex winter weather scenario setting up across central Alabama. Temperatures will begin falling overnight tonight thru the AM hours of Friday morning. Rain will begin to move into the river region during this time. It looks like this will begin as rain, then transition to sleet for some…

Severe Weather Threat Winding Down Tonight

The River Region will finally dry out on Tuesday, but we will have more clouds than sun through the day. High temperatures will be right around 70. Cooler on Wednesday with highs in the low 60s. Cold air works into the area on Thursday. This Arctic shot will bring much cooler high temperatures for several days. From Friday through this…