Alabama thread!

From AlabamaWX

COLD START: Temperatures are in the 27-35 degree range at daybreak across Alabama, but we expect a nice warm-up today with sunshine in full supply. Most communities be in the 60s this afternoon under a cobalt blue sky. Tomorrow will even warmer with a high around 70 degrees; the sky will be partly sunny.

A surface front will push a band of showers and storms into the state after midnight tomorrow night; rain remains possible at times during the day Wednesday as the front becomes nearly stationary over the region. The weather will stay mild with highs in the low 70s.

THURSDAY: Conditions will favor strong to severe thunderstorms across Alabama, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Global models suggest a decent degree of surface based instability along with strong wind fields, but large differences exist in the placement of a surface low Thursday and its forecast evolution. SPC has all of Alabama in a severe weather risk Thursday, but there are still many questions about how the small scale features will play out, which will determine the magnitude of the event and the specific threats.



Please understand that days like this are common in Alabama this time of the year; our tornado season runs from November through May. There is no need to be anxious, but understand that you need to be weather aware Thursday in the event we do have severe storm formation. Have a reliable way of hearing warnings, and a good plan. We will get through the day together just fine.

FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: The weather turns sharply colder Friday with a clear sky; highs will be in the 40s and 50s with a brisk north wind. Temperatures will drop into the 20s Saturday morning. But, the rest of the weekend will feature a warming trend with sunny days and clear nights. The high Saturday will be in the 53-60 degree range, and most all communities will be in the 60s by Sunday.

NEXT WEEK: Dry and mild weather is the story Monday and Tuesday; global models suggests rain returns in the Wednesday/Thursday time frame… too early to know if severe storms will be an issue. See the daily Weather Briefing video for maps, graphics, and more details.



ON THIS DATE IN 1899: One of the coldest air masses ever observed in the U.S. made it all the way to the Gulf Coast. It was 7F in New Orleans and Pensacola. Mobile dropped to a numbing -1F. The reading of -2F at Tallahassee still is the state’s coldest reading ever. At the old Fountain Heights weather office in Birmingham the official low on that frigid morning was -10F.

ON THIS DATE IN 1952: At least three tornadoes touched down in Alabama. One estimated F3 tornado moved through the northern suburbs of Birmingham. Nine homes and 17 buildings were destroyed while 55 homes and 54 other buildings were damaged. The tornado also scattered debris for hundreds of yards. There were 26 injuries. The NWS Birmingham list the path of the tornado as being 15 miles.

Another estimated F3 moved northeastward along Fayette–Tuscaloosa County line; one person was killed. In New Lexington, two homes were destroyed and seven others were damaged. Eight more homes were damaged in Fayette County. The third tornado was in Cullman County near Garden City.

 

Morning Jonny.

Morning Mike.

 

Morning Barrie

 

First coat of white is on

 

I like the your paint booth

 

Whatcha paintin Phil?

 

Working with what I have

Making the bike resemble this

 

Sweet!

 

That should look good when your done.

 

I sure hope so

 

Too early to tell how the paint did?

 

I still need to clear and wet sand. There aren't any runs right now

 

Good morning everyone, have a great and blessed day.

 

Morning TW!

 

Good morning

 

Good morning Jeff.

Good morning Bret.

Good morning Bart.

 

Morning guys.

 

From AlabamaWX

SPRING-LIKE DAY AHEAD: With a mix of sun and clouds, we project a high close to 70 degrees this afternoon for a nice taste of spring. Birmingham’s average high for February 14 is 59. Clouds will increase tonight, and south winds will increase to 10-20 mph, with higher gusts overnight. A wind advisory is in effect for the Tennessee Valley of North Alabama. A few showers are possible after midnight.

Tomorrow will be a mostly cloudy and mild day with a high in the 70-73 degree. A few showers are possible, maybe even a thunderstorm in spots during the afternoon.

THURSDAY: SPC has most all of Alabama in a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms Thursday.



The primary threat of strong to severe storms will come during the afternoon and evening hours, and over the western 2/3 of the state. Based on forecast instability and wind profiles, thunderstorms will be capable of producing hail, strong winds, and a few isolated tornadoes. The day will be mild and breezy with a high in the low to mid 70s.

Having this type of threat is common this time of the year… remember Alabama’s tornado season runs from November through May. Simply have a reliable way of hearing warnings if they are needed and have a good plan of action in the event you fall into a tornado warning polygon.

FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: Friday will feature a clearing sky as a much colder airmass moves into the state… temperatures will hold in the 40s over the northern counties, with 50s to the south. We start the weekend with 20s early Saturday morning, followed by a high in the 50s with a sunny sky. Sunday will be another sunny day with highs in the 60s.

NEXT WEEK: The warming trend continues; we rise into the low to mid 70s during the first half of the week. A few showers are possible across South Alabama by Tuesday, and there will be a chance of rain statewide Wednesday, possibly into part of the day Thursday. See the daily Weather Briefing video for maps, graphics, and more details.



ON THIS DATE IN 1895: The most significant snowfall in the history of Houston, Texas, occurred on the 14th and 15th. The Houston area saw 20 inches of snow.

ON THIS DATE IN 1958: Snow lovers got a special gift as the heaviest snowfall since 1948 blanketed Birmingham with over two inches of snow. Roads in the Magic City quickly became snow packed and impassable. Roads between Birmingham and Atlanta were especially dangerous. The northwest corner of Alabama was blanketed with 3-6 inches of snow. Six to eight inches fell in Decatur. At the Birmingham Municipal Airport, A Delta Airlines DC-7 slid off the runway on Saturday morning and buried itself nose deep in slush and mud when the nosewheel broke. None of the 43 passengers were injured.

 

Good morning Hayden.

Good morning Mike.

 

Happy Tuesday from key west Florida