Beautiful Day On Tap

Less in the way of cloud cover than I expected has lead to another chilly start, but temperatures are quickly rising into the 30s this morning. Most of the day will be sunny, but a few cirrus clouds moving from the south may encroach on the area by later this afternoon. These high clouds will be the first indication that our weather will be changing in the next 24-48 hours. Indeed, a storm system moving into the Gulf of Mexico will affect South Texas and the extreme northern Gulf coast today, but we should remain dry through sunrise tomorrow morning. Highs will top out around 59 this afternoon. Clouds will thicken and lower as we go into the evening and overnight hours. Along with a light easterly wind, temperatures should remain above freezing for only the second time so far this year. Lows tomorrow morning will be near 40.

A pretty good soaking is likely tomorrow with the majority of the precipitation occurring from the late morning hours through early Sunday morning. If you're headed to Bryant-Denny Stadium to celebrate the Crimson Tide's national championship, be sure to take an umbrella or poncho because it will be wet. Highs will stay in the 50s Saturday and Sunday. Our warm pattern will remain in place next week, but an active subtropical jet promises to bring more rain and possibly thunderstorms to the area next week.