Good Morning! Our record warmth continues today. Today’s Record high is 85 , from 1955, is very much in jeopardy. Normal high is 69. Our string of incredibly beautiful, storm-free days continues through today. Then it’s all over. Next week is very different. A significant storms system will bring showers and storms by Monday afternoon and Monday night. Some of the storms will be strong. Much of the state is in a Severe Weather Risk.
Next week will be very wet and active. There is a risk of rain in the forecast each day through Friday from a series of disturbances which will drift through the northern Gulf. Rainfall amounts could be significant.
It looks like some much colder air arrives Friday. There’s a good chance of a late season freeze over the weekend. Most likely by Sunday morning. And, perhaps close to a freeze Monday morning.
TODAY: Mostly sunny. Record Warmth…high 86. Breezy. South wind 10 to 15 gusting to 20. Mild tonight. Partly cloudy. Low 62.
MODAY STORM THREAT: A significant storm system will bring showers and thunderstorms to the state by Monday afternoon and Monday night.
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Some of the storms could be strong to severe. Much of the state is in a Severe Risk from SPC. The greater risk of severe storms will be in the yellow Level 2 area across northwest Alabama. Damaging wind gusts are the main threat. The tornado risk appears to be low but not zero.
NEXT FEW DAYS: Today is the last day of this incredibly nice pattern. Showers and storms by Monday and Monday night. Cooler Tuesday. Wet at times every day next week through Friday.
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Excessive rainfall is possible in spots.
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LATE SEASON COLD SNAP:
COLD SNAP NEXT WEEKEND – FREEZE LIKELY: ATTENTION ALABAMA GROWERS: A cold front arrives Friday. Expect a late season “Cold-Snap” next weekend. We could see at least one morning of freezing temperatures, maybe two. First freeze would probably come Sunday morning. (maybe Monday morning, too.)
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Have a Great Sunday! I’ll have a complete video in the morning, online by 4:45 AM.
–Rich