🌀 Here's the list of names for the 2024 hurricane season (Atlantic Basin). The list on the right shows names that will be utilized should we exceed 21 named storms.

Today's highs will be a few degrees warmer than yesterday, so it'll feel toasty out there. Fair skies tonight with lows in the mid to upper 50s. Still no rain chances in the short term, but some spots may see a shower on Wednesday. #alwx

The upcoming work week features a varied mix of ☁️ and☀️ from day to day. Some communities may have a few nearby showers or storms Wed and Fri. But, no 'big rains' as things currently stand. High temps in the 80s, lows near 60. Follow your local 4cast at weather.gov

There will be passing clouds today with periods of sun. It will feel warmer with temperatures expected to reach the lower to mid 80s. Mild tonight with lows in the 50s and mostly clear skies. #alwx

National High/Low temps for Saturday April 13, 2024: 104 at Rio Grande Village, TX; 20 at Peter Sinks, UT, 31 miles northeast of Forest Center, MN, 2 miles south of Brimson, MN #txwx #utwx #mnwx #mnwx go.usa.gov/cu5tP

It'll be a beautiful Saturday to get outside and enjoy the sunshine! ☀️ Temperatures will warm into the upper 70s to near 80F with a pleasant west-northwesterly breeze. Temperatures will be trending warmer over the next several days. #alwx

6:30p 4/12: One last night in the 40s across the area. Warmer tomorrow, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. #alwx

A little Alabama tornado climatology since the year 2000. So far in 2024, Alabama has recorded 16 tornadoes, 4 of which have been in the NWS Birmingham 39-county forecast area. 16 is the fewest tornadoes at this point in the year since 2015 (12), 2014 (6), and 2010 (8). #alwx

We'll get a nice dose of sunshine today, but it will feel cool with breezy conditions and highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Mostly clear and cool tonight with lows in the 40s. #alwx

7:50p 4/11: Clearing skies tonight, and a warmup coming. Central Alabama will be dry through the next several days, with highs in the 80s from Saturday through Wednesday. #alwx

The Weekly Weather Radio test was postponed yesterday due to the inclement weather, so we will conduct the test today at 11 AM. 📻

Some isolated to scattered showers will continue today, mainly north. 🌧️ Much drier air moves back in tonight as the system finally lifts away from the area. Highs will be in the mid 60s to lower 70s with overnight lows in the 40s to near 50F. #alwx

Flood Advisory for Barbour County until 11:45 PM CDT. #alwx

6:30p 4/10: We continue to see non-thunderstorm gusts of 35-45 mph around Central Alabama. Let us know if you have any damage or trees down in your area! #alwx

Tree Down on Montevallo Road in East Lake. #alwx CBS 42 NWS Birmingham

The wind is really picking up in Selma.

James Spann NWS Birmingham

Winds are really picking up on Red Mountain in Birmingham! #alwx CBS 42 NWS Birmingham

Very strong wind gusts have reached Red Mountain WBRC FOX6 News NWS Birmingham #alwx

5:30p 4/10: Flood Advisory for parts of Montgomery, Elmore, and Autauga counties, including the city of Montgomery. #alwx

3:20p 4/10: The risk of severe thunderstorms for Central AL is effectively over. Our main attention is turned to a wake low event moving into western part of the state. Non-thunderstorm gusts of 40-50 mph will be possible across all of Central AL through the evening hours. #alwx