Russell County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Issued at 112 AM CDT WED APR 24 2024

A weak front will slide through the northern two-thirds of the
area by the afternoon, before stalling near the I-85 corridor.
There is just a slight chance at a shower/storm with the front.
Most locations will remain dry though. Any activity that develops
should dissipate by sunset. Once the front stalls it will lift
back to the north on Thursday. A second weak disturbance will
slide into the area late afternoon and provide another chance at
some showers/storms. However chances remain low through the
period. Highs will be in the 70s to low 80s today, with 70 to mid
80s on Thursday. 

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Regional Hourly Observations For RUSSELL County
600 AM CDT WED APR 24 2024

EAST CENTRAL ALABAMA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ANNISTON CLEAR 53 50 89 W6 30.12R TC 12 ALEXANDER CITY CLEAR 48 48 99 CALM 30.13R TC 9 AUBURN CLEAR 52 51 97 CALM 30.15R TC 11

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 62 degrees north, near 60 degrees central, and near 55 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. Winds are from the south at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 62 degrees at Decatur. The lowest temperature is 47 degrees at Troy.

Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For RUSSELL County, AL

241 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 DAY ONE Outlook through Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Activation of storm spotters and emergency management is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For RUSSELL County, Alabama
536 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. East winds around 5 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Alabama ALABAMA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 29-MAY 3 MAY 1-MAY 7 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Below .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Almanac Information
Wednesday April 24, 2024 the 115th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.370000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:06 EDT Set 20:27 EDT Transit Meridian 13:45 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:41 EDT Ends 20:52 EDT Calculations made for central point in the state. Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and elevation -- Priddy

Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 24TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1899... Two women and one son lived to tell the story of being picked up by a tornado and carried more than a fourth of a mile, flying far above the church steeples, before being gently set down again. The young boy and one of the ladies said they had the pleasure of flying alongside a horse. The horse "kicked and struggled" as it flew high above, and was set down unharmed about a mile away. (The Weather Channel) ...1908... Severe thunderstorms spawned eighteen tornadoes over across the Central Gulf Coast States claiming the lives of 310 persons. The state of Mississippi was hardest hit. A tornado near Hattiesburg MS killed 143 persons and caused more than half a million dollars damage. Four violent tornadoes accounted for 279 of the 310 deaths. The deadliest of the four tornadoes swelled to a width of 2.5 miles as it passed near Amite LA. The tornado also leveled most of Purvis MS. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1925... Louisville's and Bowling Green's warmest April temperature: 91 and 96 degrees, respectively. Also, Lexington's earliest 90 degree temperature (90 degrees). (NWS Louisville) ...1980... Three of eight helicopters were damaged in a sandstorm during a failed-attempt to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran. The hostages were later released on January 20, 1981. ...2005... The latest measurable snowfall on record occurred across parts of Kentucky last year. The snow was the result of cold air and moisture wrapping around an area of low pressure located over the northeast United States. Accumulating snow was mainly confined to the ridgetops and higher elevations of extreme east Kentucky but at least a few flakes were reported just about everywhere. Some amounts reported from across eastern and central Kentucky include...0.6 inches in Booneville...1.0 inch at Jeremiah...1.2 inches at the Jackson Weather Office...1.5 inches at Cumberland...4.0 inches at Lynch...and 5.0 inches at Closplint. (NWS Jackson)

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