Good evening. Alabama. I'm Michael Nally. In Step outside you feel it immediately, that thick, damp air wrapping around you like a warm, wet blanket. We’ve already picked up nearly half an inch of rain. And the ground isn’t done drinking yet. Overnight lows only dipped to 67 degrees—so much for March’s usual crisp mornings. Instead, we’re looking at heavy rain, fog creeping into the low spots. And a day that feels more like a steamy July morning than early spring. And here’s the deal: we’re *gaining* daylight fast—over two minutes more than yesterday—with sunset not until nearly 6 PM. Spring is coming, but today feels like the atmosphere hit the "skip" button. Down along the coast, a dense fog advisory is turning the shoreline into a ghostly scene. Visibility is down to a quarter-mile or less in spots like Mobile and Baldwin counties. If you’re driving near the water this morning, slow down and use those headlights. The fog sticks around through at least 10 AM, but the bigger story is the High Rip Current Risk that isn’t letting up through Sunday evening. The Gulf might look tempting, but those currents are no joke—swim near a lifeguard if you’re brave enough to dip in. Tonight holds in the upper 60s, with highs near 76 degrees tomorrow. Thunderstorms roll in by midday, but the real soaker comes tonight, with another half-inch to three-quarters of rain possible. Central Alabama is where the action is. We’ve got a near-certain chance of thunderstorms this evening. And these aren’t your garden-variety spring showers. Here comes a level 1 to 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms from about 3 PM through midnight. The main threats? Damaging winds up to 60 miles an hour and quarter-sized hail. That line of fires up in Mississippi and slides southeast, hitting places like Tuscaloosa and Birmingham by late afternoon. Expect the peak intensity between 3 PM and 10 PM, with heavy rain and frequent lightning. Lows tonight stay balmy at 63 degrees—about 42 degrees warmer than usual for early March. By Sunday, highs climb to 74, but the thunderstorms aren’t done yet, with another round likely in the afternoon. Up in Northern Alabama, you’re dodging the worst of the severe threat, but don’t put away the rain gear. Showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight with lows near 61 degrees. The storms taper off by Sunday morning, leaving you with a partly cloudy sky and highs in the low 70s—perfect for a quick break between systems. But don't get too comfortable. By Monday, another round rolls in. Looking ahead, we’re stuck in a warm, stormy pattern through midweek, with highs climbing into the low 80s by Tuesday. That’s running 42 degrees above normal. And it’s fueling rounds of showers and thunderstorms. The real headline is Wednesday—another strong system moves in with a low risk of severe weather. By Thursday, a cold front finally sweeps through. Highs plummet from the 80s on Wednesday to the upper 50s by Thursday. It’s a classic Alabama spring whiplash: one day you’re in shorts, the next you’re digging for a jacket. Friday and Saturday bring sunshine and highs back in the 70s—perfect for drying out. Stay weather-aware today, folks. Keep those notifications on, especially if you're in Central Alabama this afternoon. See you tomorrow.
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Mar 10 2026Not Yet Known