Mountain Brook, AL

5:03 PM CST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 761 ft
Lon: 86.7° W
Lat: 33.5° N
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Active Advisory: Hard Freeze Warning, Wind Advisory,  Fire Weather Warning (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
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Mountain Brook Weather at a Glance
Updated 5:03 PM CST
Elevation
780 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
32.2 °F
Feels Like 32 °F
Wind(mph)
0.4
Sunrise / Set
6:35 AM
5:27 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Clear 18 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 40 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Clear 25 °F
Clear
Monday
Ice Pellets 50 | 36 °F
Ice Pellets
20% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of Rain 56 | 40 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 61 | 47 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Warmer than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.33 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
42%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KBHM 112253Z 33015G20KT 10SM CLR 01/M13 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP277 T00111128
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Temperature
Windchill
32 °F
Dew Point
12 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
6.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
4.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
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Regional Forecast for Jefferson
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Lows around 19. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Light winds.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain and light sleet in the afternoon. Highs around 50. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Not as cool. Rain...chance of light sleet and snow in the evening...then rain...light sleet and chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Tuesday
chancerain Cloudy. Chance of rain in the morning...then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the upper 30s.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
Thursday
chancerain Cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
Friday
cloudy Cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Source: NWS at 3:28 PM CST on February 11, 2012
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Wind Advisory in effect until 6 PM CST this evening...
Hard freeze warning in effect from midnight tonight to 9 am CST Sunday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 35223
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
36 | 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Clear
40 | 25 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Ice Pellets
50 | 36 °F
Ice Pellets
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Rain
56 | 40 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
61 | 47 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
63 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
61 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: NWS at 3:28 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Jefferson
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Lows around 19. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 29 38 | 13 31 | 13 22 | 7
Wind 13 mph NNW 18 mph NNW 13 mph NNW 7 mph North
Humidity 84% 37% 46% 51%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 55% 41% 0% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:35 AM
5:27 PM
Source: NWS at 3:28 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Jefferson
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Light winds.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 20 | 9 34 | 2 36 | 4 27 | 9
Wind 4 mph NNW 7 mph NNW 4 mph NNW 0 mph NE
Humidity 64% 23% 24% 48%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 5% 20%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:34 AM
5:28 PM
Source: NWS at 3:28 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Jefferson
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain and light sleet in the afternoon. Highs around 50. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Not as cool. Rain...chance of light sleet and snow in the evening...then rain...light sleet and chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 27 | 11 47 | 11 47 | 18 36 | 27
Wind 0 mph NE 5 mph South 4 mph SSE 4 mph ESE
Humidity 50% 23% 32% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 70%
Cloud Cover 37% 91% 80% 100%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Overcast Ice Pellets Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:33 AM
5:29 PM
Source: NWS at 3:28 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Jefferson
Tuesday
chancerain Cloudy. Chance of rain in the morning...then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 36 54 | 45 52 | 45 41 | 38
Wind 6 mph ESE 4 mph SE 2 mph NNW 1 mph North
Humidity 92% 71% 80% 85%
Chance of Precip. 70% 40% 40% 10%
Cloud Cover 89% 70% 52% 50%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:32 AM
5:30 PM
Source: NWS at 3:28 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Jefferson
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 36 58 | 43 56 | 43 49 | 40
Wind 1 mph North 5 mph North 2 mph ENE 2 mph ESE
Humidity 78% 57% 59% 71%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 30%
Cloud Cover 50% 48% 65% 80%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:31 AM
5:31 PM
Source: NWS at 3:28 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Jefferson
Thursday
chancerain Cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 40 61 | 45 59 | 49 47 | 47
Wind 2 mph ESE 6 mph SSE 5 mph West 6 mph NW
Humidity 70% 55% 69% 83%
Chance of Precip. 30% 40% 40% 30%
Cloud Cover 86% 78% 88% 91%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:31 AM
5:31 PM
Source: NWS at 3:28 PM CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Jefferson
Friday
cloudy Cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Friday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 38 59 | 40 59 | 49 47 | 47
Wind 5 mph NW 13 mph NW 5 mph West 6 mph NW
Humidity 73% 47% 69% 83%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 40% 30%
Cloud Cover 91% 73% 88% 91%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:31 AM
5:31 PM
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February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KBHM) 57 °F 35 °F
Record (KBHM) 79 °F (1932) 14 °F (1981)
Yesterday 53 °F 36 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 20
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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PM10
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Current Good
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Saturday Good
PM2.5
Sunday Good
PM2.5
Monday Good
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Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:35 AM CST 5:27 PM CST
Civil Twilight 6:09 AM CST 5:53 PM CST
Nautical Twilight 5:40 AM CST 6:22 PM CST
Astronomical Twilight 5:11 AM CST 6:51 PM CST
Moon 9:56 PM CST 8:33 AM CST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 43m
Length of Day
10h 52m
Tomorrow will be 1m 51s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 80% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
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State Highs State Lows
53 °F
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53 °F
Mobile Downtown
51 °F
Mobile
51 °F
Andalusia
51 °F
Gulf Shores
24 °F
Haleyville
26 °F
Huntsville Madison
28 °F
Albertville
28 °F
Huntsville
28 °F
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Wind Dir: 113° (ESE)
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METAR KBHM 112253Z 33015G20KT 10SM CLR 01/M13 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP277 T00111128

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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
North Crestwood, Birmingham, AL 32.2 °F 32 °F 12 °F 42% ESE  at  0.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 780 ft 5:03 PM CST Rapid Fire
Central Business District, Birmingham, AL 36.4 °F 29 °F 12 °F 37% SSE  at  10.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 636 ft 5:03 PM CST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Vestavia Hills AL US, Vestavia Hills, AL 34 °F 29 °F 15 °F 46% ESE  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 672 ft 4:32 PM CST MADIS
Birmingham, AL 34.0 °F 34 °F 12 °F 40% ENE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 524 ft 5:03 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Thorn Berry, Birmingham, AL 34.2 °F 34 °F 14 °F 43% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 547 ft 4:59 PM CST Normal
HADS FIVEMILE CREEK AT KETONA AL, Birmingham, AL - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 546 ft 3:30 PM CST MADIS
Sunny Meadows, Birmingham, AL 35.2 °F 35 °F -2 °F 20% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 561 ft 4:50 PM CST Normal  
HADS VILLAGE CREEK AT AVENUE W AT ENS AL, Birmingham, AL - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 504 ft 4:15 PM CST MADIS
Cahaba Hills, Leeds, AL 32.5 °F 32 °F 11 °F 40% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 705 ft 5:03 PM CST Rapid Fire
Cameron Cove, Leeds, AL 31.9 °F 32 °F 11 °F 41% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 743 ft 5:03 PM CST Rapid Fire
Riverchase, Hoover, AL 37.6 °F 38 °F 14 °F 37% West  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 480 ft 2:40 PM CST Normal  
Chesser Park, Chelsea, AL 34.2 °F 30 °F 8 °F 33% North  at  4.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 607 ft 4:03 PM MST Rapid Fire  
Russet Woods/SouthWood, Hoover, AL 34.6 °F 29 °F 13 °F 41% North  at  7.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 676 ft 5:03 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Old House on Forest, Hueytown, AL 33.8 °F 28 °F 16 °F 48% NNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 551 ft 5:03 PM CST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Helena AL , Helena, AL 35 °F 30 °F 13 °F 40% NNW  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 449 ft 4:30 PM CST MADIS
APRSWXNET Moody AL , Moody, AL 33 °F 27 °F 11 °F 40% NNW  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 695 ft 4:30 PM CST MADIS
Kingwood, Alabaster, AL 34.1 °F 26 °F 12 °F 40% NNE  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 426 ft 5:00 PM CST Normal
Pinewood, Concord, AL 35.1 °F 29 °F 13 °F 40% SSE  at  7.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 600 ft 5:02 PM CST Normal  
APRSWXNET Brandywine, Helena, AL 35.1 °F 35 °F 10 °F 34% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 484 ft 5:03 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Rocky Ridge, Helena, AL 34.6 °F 35 °F 15 °F 44% NE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 479 ft 5:00 PM CST Normal  
APRSWXNET Trussville AL , Trussville, AL 34 °F 25 °F 14 °F 44% NW  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 974 ft 3:55 PM CST MADIS
Moore Field, Moody, AL 31.9 °F 24 °F 11 °F 42% NNW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 728 ft 5:00 PM CST Normal  
Bentwood, Bessemer, AL 33.2 °F 33 °F 15 °F 47% WSW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 528 ft 5:03 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Lewis house on the ridge, Margaret, AL 32.4 °F 25 °F 11 °F 41% NNW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 825 ft 5:03 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Doss Ferry/NJMS, Kimberly, AL 32.5 °F 32 °F 13 °F 44% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 454 ft 4:59 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Maylene, AL 33.8 °F 31 °F 12 °F 39% NE  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 596 ft 5:03 PM CST Rapid Fire  
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Hard Freeze Warning, Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:35 PM CST on February 11, 2012

... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM CST this evening...
... Hard freeze warning in effect from midnight tonight to 9 am
CST Sunday...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a hard
freeze warning... which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 am
CST Sunday. The hard freeze watch is no longer in effect.

* Timing... windy conditions will start by this morning and last
until sunset. Cold temperatures are expected overnight into
Sunday.

* Winds... sustained northerly wind of 15 to 25 mph with gusts
around 35 mph possible... especially across open land areas... on
open waterways and in the higher elevations.

* Temperature... tonight into Sunday morning lows will drop into
the mid teens and lower 20s area wide. The coldest locations
will be across the north.

* Impacts... a few weaker tree limbs may break and fall because of
the windy conditions. High profile vehicles should exercise
extra caution today. Due to the warmer temperatures in the
area over the past few weeks... many plants have already
started blooming and these temperatures could have devastating
impacts to vegetation. Below freezing temperatures may last as
long as 24 hours north and 12 hours south.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A hard freeze warning means temperatures will be cold enough to
cause exposed pipes to freeze and possibly burst. Please take the
necessary precautions to protect any sensitive plants at your
home or business. Also... take the time to protect exposed pipes
from the cold.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 24 mph and higher...
or wind gusts of 36 mph and higher... are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.







Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:41 AM CST on February 11, 2012

... Red flag warning in effect from 11 am to 6 PM CST Sunday for
all of central Alabama...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a red flag
warning... which is in effect from 11 am to 6 PM CST Sunday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* Winds... northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph.

* Relative humidity... as low as 17 percent.

* Impacts... the combination of a dry airmass and windy
conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will
create explosive fire growth potential.

For additional information on the fire conditions... please
contact the Alabama forestry commission at
www.Forestry.Alabama.Gov.