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 - A severe weather outbreak now appears likely over the Deep
   South and across Central Alabama during the afternoon and
   evening Saturday, lasting through early Sunday morning. A High
   Risk (Level 5/5) is now in place for much of Central Alabama. A
   Moderate Risk (Level 4/5) exists for the remainder of Central
   Alabama.

 - There is potential for a leading round of severe weather
   tonight into Saturday morning, with an Enhanced Risk (Level 
   3/5) covering the western third of Central Alabama.

 - There is a Slight to Moderate Risk of Excessive Rainfall
   (Levels 1 and 2 of 4) Saturday through Sunday morning across
   much of Central Alabama. Generally 2-4" is forecast through the
   weekend. A Flood Watch is now in effect for northwestern
   portions of Central Alabama.

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Regional Hourly Observations For County
400 PM CDT FRI MAR 14 2025

NORTHWEST ALABAMA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS COURTLAND AP MOSUNNY 79 48 34 S16G30 29.75F BANKHEAD NF N/A 79 55 43 SW6 N/A SHOALS AIRPORT MOSUNNY 81 55 40 S23G32 29.70F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Friday March 14, 2025

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 80 degrees north, near 79 degrees central, and near 75 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 57 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. Winds are from the south at 23 mph with gusts at 31 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 14 mph with gusts at 23 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 16 mph with gusts at 26 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 82 degrees at Tuscaloosa and Alexander City. The lowest temperature is 74 degrees at Brookely Field.

Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For County
Hazardous report currently not available
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7-Day Forecast For County, Alabama
129 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM CDT SUNDAY

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT

THIS AFTERNOON
Partly cloudy early in the afternoon then clearing. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
TONIGHT
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY
Breezy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall, then some thunderstorms may be severe. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the afternoon. Highs around 70. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 100 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cooler. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall, then some thunderstorms may be severe. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph decreasing to around 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 100 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Temperature falling into the in the mid 50s in the afternoon. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Much cooler. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Cooler. Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
THURSDAY
Much cooler. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Alabama ALABAMA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAR 20-24 MAR 22-28 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Normal Above Precipitation: Above Above .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 14TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1870... The term "blizzard" was first applied to a storm which produced heavy snow and high winds in Minnesota and Iowa. (David Ludlum) ...1944... A single storm brought a record 21.6 inches of snow to Salt Lake City UT. (The Weather Channel) ...1960... Northern Georgia was between snowstorms. Gainesville GA received 17 inches of snow during the month, and reported at least a trace of snow on the ground 22 days in March. Snow was on roofs in Hartwell GA from the 2nd to the 29th. (The Weather Channel)

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