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1 week ago | 
wbrc.com | Tonia Michele
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - First Alert AccuTrack shows us dry for your Friday night after rain and a few storms earlier this evening. Temperatures will remain cool overnight with breezy northwest winds at 10-15 mph. This Weekend(WBRC)Low Temperatures(WBRC)Weekend Outlook: This Saturday and Sunday will feature a much-needed reprieve from the active weekend weather of late! Plenty of dry sunshine will be around with barely a cloud in the sky.
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2 weeks ago | 
wbrc.com | Tonia Michele
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - FREEZE WARNING: Temperatures will drop into the freezing range tonight for areas to the north and east, with widespread frost likely. Be sure to protect your plants! First Alert Weather 9p 4-8-25(WBRC)Temperatures will rebound nicely on Wednesday with sunshine, and afternoon highs reaching the 70s. However, you’ll need your jacket again by Thursday morning, with lows in the 40s. No frost or freezing conditions are expected, though.
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2 weeks ago | 
wbrc.com | Tonia Michele
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Freeze Watch is in effect as the next big weather concern will be the threat of frost and freezing temperatures Wednesday morning. We will begin to see clearing of skies heading into your Tuesday morning. However, the rain Sunday night and this morning has been one of the heaviest rain events we’ve seen across the area in years. The last event that came even close in terms of widespread coverage was back on March 22, 2022.
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2 weeks ago | 
wbrc.com | Tonia Michele
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A system responsible for the severe weather to our west is headed toward Alabama this weekend. Here’s what you need to know:Saturday: Severe weather won’t be a concern during the day, so if you have big plans, you’re in the clear. Expect partly cloudy skies with another hot afternoon. Winds will be gusty out of the south, ranging from 10 to 20 mph, with higher gusts at times.
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3 weeks ago | 
wbrc.com | Tonia Michele
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A significant tornado outbreak has impacted the Mid-South region, and tornado watches are in effect from Arkansas to Tennessee. Another rare moderate risk for severe weather is returning to the same areas heavily affected on Friday. First Alert Weather 9p 4-3-25(WBRC)As for our region, the threat for tornadoes will remain well north and west of Alabama. It will remain very windy and feel like summer, with highs back in the 80s on Friday.
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
wbrc.com | Tonia Michele
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - THE NEXT 24 HOURS: We are tracking a few morning showers but should catch plenty of breaks. The big story today is increasing rain and storms chances as we head into your afternoon and evening. As temperatures rise, scattered storms will be possible bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and lightning. If you have plans to visit the lake or pool, keep an eye out for lightning alerts by using our WBRC First Alert Weather app.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
wbrc.com | Tonia Michele
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you find yourself without up-to-date eclipse glasses, worry not! You can easily craft a homemade viewing device using simple materials. Follow these steps to create your own cereal box solar eclipse viewer. Make your own eclipse viewing device(WBRC FOX6 News)Materials needed:Empty cereal boxAluminum foilScissorsClear tapeMarkerPiece of white paperInstructions:Trace the bottom of the cereal box onto a piece of white paper and cut out the traced rectangle.
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Dec 24, 2023 | 
wbrc.com | Tonia Michele
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Merry Christmas from the entire First Alert Weather Team!We saw a good amount of rain overnight and will continue to see showers throughout your Christmas Day morning. This is beneficial to our existing drought conditions. Drought Monitor(WBRC)The rain will, however, begin tapering off by late afternoon. Highs today will reach the low-to-mid 60s with southeast winds of five to 15 mph and occasional gusts up to 20.
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Nov 16, 2023 | 
wbrc.com | Tonia Michele
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Happy Friday! We are starting out the day with very mild temperatures. Most of us are in the mid-to-upper 50s. A few locations are in the lower 60s. First Alert AccuTrack Satellite and Radar is showing a mostly cloudy sky with dry conditions across central Alabama. We are watching a weak cold front that is forecast to move into central Alabama later today. As the cold front approaches, it could squeeze out a few showers across north and central Alabama later today.
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Nov 1, 2023 | 
wbrc.com | Tonia Michele
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Happy Thursday! You’ll definitely want the heavy coat and perhaps a pair of gloves to stay warm this morning. Temperatures are well below freezing with many spots starting out in the mid 20s to the lower 30s. The good news is that the wind is light, so the wind chill is not a major factor. One big reason for the big drop in temperatures is the lighter wind speeds and a clear sky. First Alert AccuTrack Satellite and Radar is showing us dry and cloud-free.
