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There is an old saying in our business... you don't forecast rain in the middle of a drought. Some validity to that saying, so I guess we shouldn't get our hopes up for a big rain event anytime soon.
TOMORROW: Should be another sunny and hot day with highs between 90 and 95.
THE WEEKEND: A nice upper trough moves into Texas, and should bring some beneficial rain to parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. They really need the rain as well; places like Shreveport, Tulsa, and Dallas should see some pretty decent rain. The trough will become nearly stationary over Texas, which means the best chance of afternoon showers and storms should be over the western part of Alabama on Saturday and Sunday. East of I-65, afternoon showers will probably be pretty scarce. Highs will be in the 87 to 91 degree range, but humidity values over the weekend will be higher.
NEXT WEEK: A weak surface boundary will slowly approach from the north, and we will continue to mention a chance of scattered afternoon showers and storms Monday through Thursday. The GFS suggests the best shot at a shower here could come on Tuesday and Wednesday. But, we stress that all afternoon showers will be scattered, meaning rainfall distribution won't be even, and some spots will miss getting the rain. That is the nature of afternoon showers and storms on a summer day in Alabama.
OZONE ALERT: Today's AQI (air quality index) in the Birmingham metro area is 83, which is considered moderate. Another code orange air quality alert has been issued for tomorrow, meaning air quality should be unhealthy for "sensitive groups". Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
SKYWATCHERS: We continue to build a large team of volunteer Skywatchers across Alabama. Members of this team will report weather conditions to us in real time using Instant Messaging. We are looking for people who have been trained in severe weather spotting, and want to learn more about weather. Our greatest needs are in rural areas, where surface reports are hard to come by. But, we can use eyes anywhere. These Skywatchers will also be sending us digital photos and video of weather. Interested? Send me an e-mail and tell me about yourself: jspann@abc3340.com
The next map discussion video will be available by 7:00 a.m. tomorrow!
http://www.jamesspann.com/
There is an old saying in our business... you don't forecast rain in the middle of a drought. Some validity to that saying, so I guess we shouldn't get our hopes up for a big rain event anytime soon.
TOMORROW: Should be another sunny and hot day with highs between 90 and 95.
THE WEEKEND: A nice upper trough moves into Texas, and should bring some beneficial rain to parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. They really need the rain as well; places like Shreveport, Tulsa, and Dallas should see some pretty decent rain. The trough will become nearly stationary over Texas, which means the best chance of afternoon showers and storms should be over the western part of Alabama on Saturday and Sunday. East of I-65, afternoon showers will probably be pretty scarce. Highs will be in the 87 to 91 degree range, but humidity values over the weekend will be higher.
NEXT WEEK: A weak surface boundary will slowly approach from the north, and we will continue to mention a chance of scattered afternoon showers and storms Monday through Thursday. The GFS suggests the best shot at a shower here could come on Tuesday and Wednesday. But, we stress that all afternoon showers will be scattered, meaning rainfall distribution won't be even, and some spots will miss getting the rain. That is the nature of afternoon showers and storms on a summer day in Alabama.
OZONE ALERT: Today's AQI (air quality index) in the Birmingham metro area is 83, which is considered moderate. Another code orange air quality alert has been issued for tomorrow, meaning air quality should be unhealthy for "sensitive groups". Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
SKYWATCHERS: We continue to build a large team of volunteer Skywatchers across Alabama. Members of this team will report weather conditions to us in real time using Instant Messaging. We are looking for people who have been trained in severe weather spotting, and want to learn more about weather. Our greatest needs are in rural areas, where surface reports are hard to come by. But, we can use eyes anywhere. These Skywatchers will also be sending us digital photos and video of weather. Interested? Send me an e-mail and tell me about yourself: jspann@abc3340.com
The next map discussion video will be available by 7:00 a.m. tomorrow!