THIS AFTERNOON: Clouds are giving way to sunshine this afternoon… temperatures are mostly in the 50s.

We are still forecasting a very nice weekend, with ample sunshine tomorrow and Sunday along with warming trend. We reach the mid 60s tomorrow, and upper 60s Sunday.

NEXT WEEK: It should be the warmest week so far this year with highs in the 70s; we might approach 80 degrees Tuesday afternoon. Showers and storms will be active west of the state, but we should stay dry through Wednesday. Showers and storms will slowly move into the state by Thursday and Friday; we will need to watch for severe weather potential, but for now the setup doesn’t look especially favorable.

AT THE BEACH: Sunny days and fair nights through early next week on the coast from Panama City Beach over to Gulf Shores; highs will be in the 60s… sea water temperatures are also in the 60s. See a very detailed Gulf Coast forecast here.

STORM SPOTTER TRAINING: We are offering basic SKYWARN training at four locations across North/Central Alabama in March, followed by the big event, Storm Spotter Xtreme on Saturday, April 9 at the BJCC from 9am to 2pm. This will feature both the basic and advanced SKYWARN classes, along with a session from Kevin Laws of the Birmingham NWS office. And, if you come, you get free admission to the Alabama International Auto Show, going on at the BJCC that same day. There is no cost and no need to register. Just show up with a curious mind. Kids 10 and older will also enjoy this if they love weather and want to learn more. Please help us make the severe weather warning process better!

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