Good Morning! It’s a very complicated, very active forecast for about the next 6 days, at least. There are many moving parts, as a series of storm systems swing through the Gulf States one after another.
I’ve made some temperature “tweaks” in the forecast But, the general idea of a very wet pattern remains.
Coldest Day and night will be Tuesday and Tuesday night. A late week storm system on Thursday has me a bit concerned about a potential severe weather threat.
TODAY: The most concentrated rain will be this morning. But showers and likely from time to time during the day, and tonight. High today 56. Low tonight 46.
SUNDAY: I made a few changes in the Valentine’s Day forecast. I think the best chance of showers will be before Noon. Much of the afternoon/evening looks dry. High 57. Low 47. (Normal hi/lo 61 and 39)
WINTER WEATHER WOES: Brutal winter weather continues to dominate much of America this morning. EXTREME arctic air, coupled with a progressive series of storm systems, are causing a variety of watches, warnings and advisories. Absolutely miserable winter conditions, cover much of our country.
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Even about a half dozen counties in northwest Alabama have a threat of freezing rain and slick roads through 10AM.
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MONDAY STORM SYSTEM: Get ready for yet another round of rain for most of us Monday and Monday night. For parts of west and northwest Alabama, there could be a nasty mix of freezing rain and sleet which could cause a “high impact” travel problem. A Winter Storm Watch is certainly possible in future forecasts. But, for most of us reading this Blog….just rain.
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LATE WEEK STORM SYSTEM: I won’t say too much about the Thursday storm system, because it’s too early. However, this one has my attention. We will be in the Warm Air Sector. A future Severe Weather Threat may have to be added to the forecast. Stay Tuned. It may turn SHRAPLY colder behind this system by Friday the 12th.
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NEXT FEW DAYS: Wet at times for the next several days. Coldest Day will be Tuesday. Windy and cold. High in the 40’s Lows below freezing Tuesday night.
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RAINFALL POTENTIAL: Needless to say…the potential for significant rainfall totals in the next seven days is high.
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COLDEST DAY EVER: Today is anniversary of The Coldest EVER. February 13, 1899. Not just Montgomery’s coldest day (-5°), but Alabama’s Coldest Day and America’s Coldest Day ever recorded! Even Tallahassee recorded -2…Florida’s coldest temperature ever.
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There was ICE floating on the Mississippi river near New Orleans. And, Ice reported spotted in the northern portion of the Mobile Bay.
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Then, with cold air in place, and monster blizzard moved up the east coast!
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I’ll have another Blog update early tomorrow morning. . Have a nice weekend.
–Rich