Author: Shane Butler

Storm Threat Backs Down

Rain along with a few storms will move through the area this evening. A few of the storms could be strong. The main threat will be gusty winds. The storm threat moves out of our eastern most counties around 11 pm. Overnight is looking partly cloudy with temps dropping into the lower 50s. We’re back into sunshine and slightly cooler…

Strong To Severe Storms Likely Tuesday!

A disturbance along with a trailing frontal boundary will push into the area tomorrow. Strong to severe storms are likely. The main threat will be a few tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail. The storms enter west Alabama shortly after noon and advance eastward. Storms move into cental Alabama between 5 and 6pm. We expect the storm activity to exit our…

80+ Degree Warmth Returning Soon!

Our latest cold snap is fading away and we’re headed into a much warmer weather pattern.  High pressure over the deep south will help keep our skies mostly sunny and dry.  Temps respond with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s over  the weekend.   Even morning temps will be climbing and we mid to upper 40s more likely the…

Current Cold Snap Is Gradually Fading Away

Our winter-like cold is gradually fading but we do have one more night of it to get through. Clear skies and a calm wind will allow temps to fall into the mid to upper 30s overnight. That’s not as cold as we have been but still well below average for this time of the year. Patchy frost is likely to…

Another Cold Night Ahead

Another cold night ahead with temps dropping into the lower to mid 30s. Widespread frost is likely to occur. Take care of those tender plants again tonight. We’re back into full sunshine and temps warming a bit more tomorrow afternoon. Looks like mid to upper 60s for afternoon highs. Friday starts out chilly but not as cold as its been…

A Freeze And Frost Likely Overnight

We’re getting a little taste of winter-like cold as a piece of Arctic air invades the deep south this week. It’s a bit early for this type cold but ready or not it’s coming and we have a couple of more nights of it. Temps will fall into the lower to mid 30s overnight. Clear skies and light winds will…

Much Colder Air Heads Southward

Coldest air so far this season is heading our way. The cold air spills into the state on northwesterly winds Tuesday. A freeze watch will be in effect for Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. Temps are expected to fall at or very near the freezing mark around sunrise Wednesday. Widespread frost is likely to occur both Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday…

A Warm Weekend But Colder Air Heads South Next Week

We have some really nice weather conditions in store for this weekend! High pressure over the region will help provide abundant sunshine along with 80 plus degree warmth. There won’t be any weather issues for outdoor plans. It may feel more like summer with mid to upper 80s likely both days. Early next week, we have a frontal boundary set…

Warmer For A Few Days But Colder Air Is Lurking

We’re on the backside of a frontal boundary and that is allowing drier air to spill into the area tonight. We expect a mostly clear sky and temps will cool into the upper 40s to lower 50s for lows. That’s a cooler start to your Friday but it will warm nicely and temps will reach the upper 70s to lower…

More Storms Later Tonight

We’re in a little bit of a lull in the rain activity now but more storms are on the way overnight.  Some of the storms will be capable of heavy downpours, frequent lightning strikes, and strong winds.  These storms enter our area around midnight and exit into Georgia around 8am Thursday. We transition back to sunny and dry weather conditions…