Rain For Some; Severe Still Possible Monday

Radar at noon showed a bad of light to moderate rain running east to west across Central Alabama from just south of the Tennessee River to just north of Montgomery. Most rainfall amounts in this area were less than a quarter of inch. However, some heavier rain has been on-going across Marion County and portions of Franklin, Winston, Walker, Fayette, and Lamar counties where up to an inch may have fallen.

Temperatures remained on the chilly side with readings in the mid 40s to lower 50s. South Alabama was in the lower 60s and a few coastal stations had reached 70.

The latest Storm Prediction Center outlook for Monday and Monday night still places all of Alabama with the exception of the northeast corner in a slight risk area. Dewpoint temperatures have climbed somewhat this morning, but we're still a long way from dewpoints in the 60s. Challenging situation to forecast because it seems difficult to believe the atmosphere can modify enough in the next 24 to 36 hours to become favorable for severe weather. So our watchful eyes will continue to monitor changes and bring you our latest thinking as the next couple of days unfold.

I've recorded a tenth of an inch at my house in Shelby County. But this is the kind of weather my dog, Dakota, hates. She's very finicky and just hates to get her paws wet, so it's tough getting her to go out on rainy days. So it means I have to get wet to motivate her. You know who the boss is here!

Stay tuned.

-Brian-
Posted by John T.  
on March 19, 2006, 12:45 pm
I will be really impressed if we meet the criteria Monday . That funny about your dog Brian . Apparently I am not the nicest person to my cat then . She stays in the house most of the time , but when it is time to go out , rain or shine , its my way or her way .

Reply to this comment
Posted by Anna  
on March 19, 2006, 2:22 pm
Sun is out here in my part of Cullman County.

Reply to this comment
Posted by   www
on March 19, 2006, 2:49 pm
"She's very finicky and just hates to get her paws wet, so it's tough getting her to go out on rainy days. "

Brian,

Pick her up and carry the sweet dog outside to a tree. When you get back inside make sure you dry her paws.

Chuck

Reply to this comment
Posted by John T.  
on March 19, 2006, 3:26 pm
You can tell its the start of " spring break " for most schools . What a yucky , ugly , spring Sunday . My temp. here at the Concord / Hueytown line has fallen 3 degrees in the past 2 hours with a steady light rain . Dew Point has remained steady .

Reply to this comment
Posted by Rob Buell  
on March 20, 2006, 12:43 am
Once upon a time, I had a dog that would only go outside in the rain IF somebody went along and held a umbrella over her.

Nowadays, I have three Alaskan Malamutes and they all find going outside in the rain to be a absolutely enchanting experience. I, on the other hand, do not find the resulting dirty doggy footprints on my wood floors to be nearly as enchanting, but life goes on. ;)

Reply to this comment