BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – THE NEXT 24 HOURS: The severe weather threat has ended. Expect a breezy, cloudy start, with a few showers lingering into the morning commute. Rain is expected to mix with or change to snow late this morning into early afternoon as temperatures fall into the mid-30s, with little accumulation. Travel impacts are not expected.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: We will continue with a First Alert Weather Day due to the wind advisory until 7 p.m. Winds will be sustained out of the north at 15 to 20 mph with wind gusts upwards of 40 mph. This could lead to downed trees and sporadic power outages.
FIRST ALERT FOR FREEZE OVERNIGHT: The sky will turn partly cloudy overnight as temperatures fall into the 20s. This is why we have declared First Alert Weather Days for Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Wind chills will be in the teens and lower 20s on Tuesday morning and the low 30s on Wednesday morning. This cold blast will be detrimental to crops and sensitive plants.
THE NEXT BIG THING: Once we get into the day on Wednesday, temperatures will climb to near 60 degrees and low 70s return Thursday. The weekend ahead looks warm again with highs in the low 80s and rain-free.
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