Alabama National Weather Service

Last weekend's thunderstorms lowered temperatures for much of Alabama. However, weather experts expect temperatures to rise today and tomorrow. Parts of South and West Alabama may even witness temperatures that feel like 105 degrees outside.

Meteorologists across the state warn of the risk for severe weather this weekend. For some residents, this weather starts today. Weather experts are advising Alabamians to be aware of possible thunderstorms, damaging winds and hail.

The National Weather Service is predicting another round of severe storms in Alabama Friday. This comes after multiple confirmed tornadoes hit across the state last weekend.

Severe weather is expected to move into Alabama. Forecasters predict the greatest risks to be tornadoes, damaging winds and heavy rain. The severe storms are set to arrive Friday night through early Saturday morning.

As temperatures are expected to fall below freezing, the City of Birmingham, along with Jimmie Hale Mission, will open its warming station from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Friday’s violent weather system spouted heavy winds and possible tornadoes in Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Kentucky brought heavy snow to parts of the Midwest. Rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow and strong winds were reported in Michigan and Indiana.

The National Weather Service is keeping an eye on what could be severe storm activity today and Friday morning. Several rounds of heavy rain could bring winds, hail, and the possibility of tornadoes.

Alabama’s record-breaking tornado season shows no signs of winding down. State meteorologists say the most active months for tornadoes in Alabama are March and April. The state suffered twenty-nine tornadoes in January alone.

Put away the pants and break out the shorts for a warm up in Alabama. The National Weather Service says the state could see a record-breaking high of up to eighty-five degrees today.

Alabama’s “port city” sweltered under record heat yesterday as other parts of the nation deal with a blizzard that’s left icy streets, homes under blackout conditions, and grounded passenger planes.