Sunny and dry weather expected through much of the week

Published: Sunday, January 02, 2011, 8:00 PM

Sunny and dry describe daily conditions most days in this week's forecast, according to the National Weather Service.

Very dry conditions also increase the chance for fire, leading the weather service to issue a red flag warning for Monday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Such a warning is issued when critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will create explosive fire growth potential.

Tonight's forecast calls for clear skies, with a low around 24.

Monday will be sunny, with a high near 52. Partly cloudy skies are expected Monday night, with an overnight low around 30.

Tuesday again calls for sunny weather, with a high near 54. Overnight, temperatures will reach a low around 30.

Wednesday calls for a 20 percent chance of rain, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 51. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

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Freezing temps settle in for the night; cold weather on tap until mid-week

Published: Sunday, December 12, 2010, 8:00 PM

Freezing overnight temperatures and daily highs below 40 degrees are in the forecast through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather service has issued several cold weather-related warnings or notices, including a hard freeze warning, a wind chill advisory, a wind advisory, a hard freeze watch and a hazardous weather outlook.

Scattered flurries are possible before midnight tonight, with an overnight low around 20. Northwest winds will be 15 mph overnight, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday will be sunny, with the temperature expected to reach near 32. Expect a north wind between 10-15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Monday night will be clear, with a bone chilling low around 15. Winds will be around 5 mph, becoming calm.

Tuesday again calls for a sunny day, with a high near 39. Tuesday night, expect a low around 24.

Wednesday calls for a slight chance of rain or freezing rain before noon, then a slight chance of rain. It will be partly sunny, with a high near 38. Rain is possible Wednesday night, and the low will be around 38.

Relatively warmer weather is expected Thursday, when the high is expected to reach near 58.

For more on the Birmingham area forecast, check out the Weather Center on al.com

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Forecast: Ideal weather expected in Atlanta and the Birmingham area for SEC Championship Game

Published: Friday, December 03, 2010, 7:12 PM ??? Updated: Friday, December 03, 2010, 7:24 PM

The weather should cooperate Saturday afternoon?for fans traveling to the Georgia Dome as Auburn and South Carloina compete for the SEC championship.

Saturday's National Weather Service forecast for the Birmingham area and Atlanta calls for cloudy skies -- with only a 20 percent chance of rain -- and an afternoon high in the low 60s.

Temperatures in both cities are expected to drop into the low 30s Saturday night.

The Birmingham area will be mostly sunny Sunday, with a high near 47 and an overnight low around 25.

Follow developments in the al.com Weather Center.

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Mild weather through mid-week expected

Published: Sunday, November 21, 2010, 8:00 PM

Mild daytime temperatures and cool evenings are in the forecast early this week, followed by cooler weather later in the week, according to the National Weather Service.

Tonight expect partly cloudy skies and a low around 54.

Monday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 75, with some clouds in the evening and an overnight low around 59.

Tuesday will be mostly sunny and a high near 75, but there will be a 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Overnight, there is a 20 percent chance of showers with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 58.

Wednesday calls for a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with partly sunny and a high near 75. Overnight it will be cloudy, with a low around 58.

Thursday's forecast calls for partly sunny weather, with a high near 74. There is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Thanksgiving Day, while showers are likely that night. The overnight low will be around 45.

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Clear weather forecast for Sunday, then the clouds roll in

Published: Saturday, November 20, 2010, 5:15 PM ??? Updated: Saturday, November 20, 2010, 7:58 PM

Lots of clouds are expected early in the week, and Thanksgiving Day could be on the damp side.

Sunday will be clear with a high near 74, a low around 53 and a calm wind, according to the National Weather Service.

By Monday, the skies will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 75 and a Monday night low around 58.

A 30 percent chance of rain is in the forecast for Tuesday, with the chance rising to 40 percent before midnight and remaining 40 percent on Wednesday.

On Thanksgiving Day,? the chance of showers and thunderstorms rises to 50 percent, with a high near 65 and a nighttime low of 41.

Friday should be partly sunny but cool, with a high of 48.

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Superb weather forecasts for central Alabama Sunday

Published: Saturday, October 30, 2010, 7 H 51 updated: Saturday, 30 October 2010; 19 H 54

Look cool and clear time tonight, with a minimum of 45 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Sunday forecast calls for a day sunny with a maximum of 75 degrees.

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Weather service issues with thunderstorms, warning until 8: 45 tonight is Jefferson Co.

Published: Sunday, October 24, 2010, 8 H 16 update: Sunday 24 October 2010, 8: 23

National weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for East of Jefferson County, will remain in effect until 8: 45 am

At 8: 05 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was reported near Fairfield, producing the quarter size hail and damaging winds over 60 mi h.La storm went East at 40 miles per hour .Homewood, Birmingham, Irondale Fultondale Gardendale, Trussville, Pinson, ceramic, Chalkville and minors are all in the path of the storm.

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