Our second Alabama system is installed! Our latest radar lift in Pine Hill, AL ensures the state is fully covered by low-level radar data. This new installation will provide crucial coverage during severe weather in the southwest portion of the state.https://t.co/i5e0MYYTpi pic.twitter.com/Yw7hO64yeh
— Climavision (@climavision) December 18, 2024
Isolated showers have developed in parts of Santa Rosa, Escambia (FL), and Baldwin counties.
No severe weather threat today but a few communities will have showers around at times. pic.twitter.com/KhNhSOfIFM
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) December 18, 2024
We are flying yellow and purple flags in Orange Beach today – Wednesday, Dec. 18th. Yellow flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Purple Flags are for the presence of Portuguese Man O’ War. Please swim with caution. Morning view: Romar Beach. @spann #alwx pic.twitter.com/nKl5rqC5qf
— City of Orange Beach (@cityorangebeach) December 18, 2024
ISOLATED SHOWERS POSSIBLE THIS EVENING; COOLER TEMPS TOMORROW & FRIDAY… Most communities across south Alabama and northwest Florida will remain dry over the next 24 hours but a few highly isolated showers may happen later today into this evening, particularly in communities in west Alabama. We are tracking an advancing cold front slated to move through our local area tonight. That frontal boundary will usher in cooler, drier air that will last into the weekend. High temperatures today will be in the mid 70s but temperatures tomorrow will be about 10 degrees cooler with highs only in the low to mid 60s.
PATCHY AREAS OF DENSE FOG THIS MORNING… A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for numerous counties across Alabama and parts of the Florida Panhandle this morning. Patchy areas of dense fog are happening in many spots across the local area on this Wednesday morning. Take it slow if you’re driving in a foggy area this morning. Fog should burn off by 10AM.
A FEW SHOWERS MAY HAPPEN THIS EVENING… We still are running a deficit in terms of rainfall across the region. Unfortunately, the cold front moving through tonight is not going to be a significant spark to cause scattered to numerous showers and storms. We may have a few highly isolated showers, particularly across west Alabama, this evening. Most communities across the region will remain dry.
A BIT COOLER ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY… Full sunshine returns on Thursday and Friday with highs expected to be in the 60s. Overnight lows will be around the 40 degree mark Thursday night into early Friday morning. Friday night into Saturday morning will be about ten degrees colder with most spots in the 29-32° range by 6AM on Saturday.
COOL TEMPERATURES THIS WEEKEND WITH COLD NIGHTS… This weekend will really feel like winter! High temperatures will be in the low to mid 50s with morning lows at or just below the freezing mark. Full sunshine is expected on both Saturday and Sunday.
WARMER TEMPS BY CHRISTMAS DAY.. The cool down coming tonight, tomorrow, and into the weekend probably will not last to Christmas Day. While we are still 7 days out, confidence is increasing that Christmas Eve and Christmas Day may have high temperatures in the 60s across south Alabama and northwest Florida. There also are preliminary indications that we may have rain around on Christmas Day or perhaps the day after Christmas. Too early for any specifics at this point, but the probability of very cold air being in place on Christmas Day locally continues to be quite low.
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See all the details in your Wednesday morning RedZone Weather forecast video. Have a great day!
SCATTERED SHOWERS POSSIBLE LATER TODAY… Scattered showers and perhaps a few thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight. Highs will be warm for a mid December day with most spots reaching the upper 70s by 3PM.
Enjoy the day!
