WBRC Weather

Rain and Storms Likely Again Tomorrow

An upper-level trough will continue to make for some stormy weather this weekend.  The active weather should calm down tonight, but we'll see another round of scattered storms Saturday afternoon.  While we will see a few storms during the morning, the best chance for stronger storms will occur between 2pm and 6pm.  Our RPM model has a good breakdown of tomorrow's forecast.

Rain and storms will become a bit more widespread during the afternoon and primarily north of I-20.

Here's what we can expect: Hail and gusty winds will be the primary threats.  I would also anticipate frequent cloud to ground lightning.  The tornado threat will remain low, but I can't rule an isolated low-end tornado with this system.

Temperatures Saturday in West Alabama will reach the mid to upper 80s.  If you live east of I-65, temperatures will range from 80-83 degrees.

Sunday looks a bit drier with the best chance of rain and storms mainly in East Alabama through the morning and early afternoon.  Temperatures this weekend will reach the lower to mid 80s. Monday and Tuesday both look dry with plenty of sunshine expected both days.  Highs Monday will likely reach around 90 degrees.

J-P Dice
Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
jdice@wbrc.com
Twitter: @jpdice_Fox6

River Flooding Along Coosa

The heavy rainfall this weekend along with the heavy rainfall this afternoon is resulting in some minor flooding along the Coosa River.  Flood stage was 510.7ft Monday and flood state is 511ft.  Flooding will impact Calhoun, Cherokee, Etowah, and St. Clair Counties.

These pictures were taken along Lake Logan Martin by Fox 6 viewer Ellen Todd.  The Todd's have seen it worse.  In fact, in previous years they have seen it cover their boathouse.

J-P Dice Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
jdice@wbrc.com
Twitter: @jpdice_Fox6

Warmest Temperatures On Record

This is an interesting graphic from NOAA.  You probably thought 2012 was a hot year.  In fact, we practically had no Winter last year.  We were not alone many cities across the US reported the warmest temperatures on record.

April 27th Path Revisited Today

I was flying with a friend in his Cirrus SR22 from Bessemer to Cullman today.  The flight-path took me right over the April 27th tornado track in West Jefferson County.  It has been well-over a year and the view is just as scary as it was back in 2011.

 

There's no doubt this scar across the state will be with us for years to come as a reminder of that terrible day in weather history.

J-P Dice
Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
jdice@wbrc.com
Twitter: jpdice_Fox6

Impressive Rainfall Totals

Guntersville Sunset

Thanks to Mel Grant for sending us this gorgeous picture from Guntersville.

 

Katrina and Isaac Similar Paths

Let's go back to August 26, 2005.  This is the track from the National Hurricane Center.

August 26, 2012

This is an interesting comparison between Katrina and Isaac's track.  I'm not saying we're looking at another Katrina, but it is something that catches your eye.

We're waiting to see what kind of intensification we get over the Gulf of Mexico where sea-surface temperatures range between 87-89 degrees F.

J-P Dice
Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
jdice@wbrc.com
Twitter: jpdice_Fox6 

Friday Shower? It "Might" Happen...

I've been looking real hard for a reason to put rain in the forecast.  I may have found one.  Forecast models have been hinting for a few days at the possibility of a few showers on Friday.  There is a slow-moving front that is expected to sag across the Northern portion of Alabama.  I'm not convinced we will see widespread rain, but a few showers are possible during the afternoon.  This is mainly for areas North of I-20.  The VIPIR model has been hinting at this rain for a few days.  If you have travel plans to Huntsville or parts of Tennessee you might see a little rain and perhaps a few thunderstorms.

I'm still up in the air a bit on the forecast for South Alabama including the beaches.  I'm thinking showers and storms are possible on Friday, but the weekend at this point looks fairly dry.  Models continue to bring some showers and thunderstorms to Florida Saturday and Sunday.

Heading into next week, I'm looking at our forecast to stay fairly dry here in Alabama.  Highs will remains in the lower 90s.  Brace yourself for a long and hot Summer!

Have a great evening!

J-P Dice
Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
jdice@wbrc.com
Twitter: jpdice_Fox6

Clear and Much Colder

Temperatures will fall into the upper 40s and lower 50s tonight behind a cold front.  You can expect a north wind at between 3-6mph with the possibility of some areas of patchy fog.  This is a pretty good cold snap considering it is May.  Our Tuscaloosa weather cam is showing clear skies tonight.

High pressure will be in control over the next several days.  This will mean plenty of sunshine with no rain over the next three days.  Temperatures will be a bit milder with highs in the mid to upper 60s.  We'll gradually see the return of some high clouds Friday evening through Saturday morning.  Expect the possibility of a stray shower or thunderstorm late Saturday.  Rain chances will will be highest on Sunday.  In fact, I doubt we'll see much sunshine late weekend and Monday.

If you have beach plans this weekend - the forecast looks fantastic with highs in the upper 70s.  The water temperature along the Gulf Coast is around 78 degrees. 

J-P Dice
Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
jdice@wbrc.com
Twitter: jpdice_Fox6

 

 

 

 

Nurse's Week at UAB

I teamed up with Wes Wyatt today at UAB Hospital for Nurse's week.  The hospital played a critical role during the April 27th tornado disaster and the nurses wanted Fox 6 on-hand to promote our weather radio compaign.  We had employees from Walgreens also on hand to help.

In addition to NOAA weather radio programming, the hospital is hoping to attract blood donors.  They are hoping for 500 units of blood by Friday.

Don't forget we'll be programming NOAA weather radios in Jasper tomorrow at the Walgreens on Airport Road.

J-P Dice
Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
jdice@wbrc.com
Twitter: jpdice_Fox6