Stormy Weekend Leaves Alabama with Tornado Damage and Chilly Weather Ahead
Alabama can expect cool and sunny days with chilly nights through Friday, with temperatures ranging from 55 to 65 degrees for highs and 30s to 40s for lows. The weekend weather remains uncertain, but there is a chance of rain in the southern half of the state, with no severe storms expected. Next week is expected to be generally dry with seasonal temperatures. The NWS identified two brief tornadoes that occurred over the weekend, with track maps and more specific information to be provided. On this date in history, the highest temperature ever recorded in South America was 120 degrees in Argentina, and a tornado caused significant damage in Jacksonville, Alabama in 1961.