James Spann: Just like spring in Alabama this afternoon
By James Spann
WARM WINTER DAY: One week ago, snow was on the ground across much of north and west Alabama, but today temperatures have exceeded 70 degrees with sunshine in full supply. About the only thing we see on satellite images this afternoon is a large smoke plume south-southeast of Tuscaloosa, most likely a prescribed burn in the Talladega National Forest.
We expect little change Wednesday lots of sun with a mild afternoon. Highs will be mostly in the low 70s.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: While most of the day Thursday will be dry with only isolated showers, a surface front will drift down into far north Alabama, and periods of rain are likely Thursday night into Friday morning. There could be a rumble of thunder in a few spots, but severe storms are not expected. The high will be in the mid to upper 60s Thursday, followed by mid to upper 50s Friday as the front sags southward.
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James Spann | February 23, 2021 @ 5:35 am
BIG WARM-UP: We are starting off the day around the freezing mark across much of North/Central Alabama, but we expect a big warm-up today with sunshine in full supply… the high will be in the 65-70 degree range this afternoon. Tomorrow will be another sunny day with a high around 70 degrees.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: A surface front will drift down to near the Tennessee border, and moisture levels will rise Thursday. A few isolated showers are possible during the day, but rain is more likely Thursday night into Friday as a wave aloft moves through the region. There could be a rumble of thunder in spots, but no severe storms are expected, and the best chance of rain will be over the northern half of the state. The high Thursday will be in the 60s, but dropping into the 50s over the northern third of the state Friday as the front sags southward.
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