Samantha, AL

5:37 AM CST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 318 ft
Lon: 87.7° W
Lat: 33.5° N
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Active Advisory: Wind Advisory, Hard Freeze Watch,  Fire Weather Watch (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
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Samantha Weather at a Glance
Updated 5:37 AM CST
Elevation
328 ft
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
37.9 °F
Feels Like 32 °F
Wind(mph)
8.0
Sunrise / Set
6:39 AM
5:31 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Clear 18 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 43 | 22 °F
Clear
Monday
Chance of Rain 52 | 36 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of Rain 58 | 38 °F
Chance of Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of Rain 65 | 49 °F
Chance of Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.18 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 1600 ft
Mostly Cloudy 2200 ft
Overcast 3300 ft
Moisture
Humidity
77%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KTCL 111053Z AUTO 31011G17KT 10SM FEW016 BKN022 OVC033 06/02 A3015 RMK AO2 RAE39 SLP209 P0000 T00560022
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Windchill
32 °F
Dew Point
31 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
8.0 mph from NNW
Wind Gust
16.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
5.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Regional
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Regional Forecast for Tuscaloosa
Today
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Lows around 20. 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. North winds around 5 mph in the evening then becoming light.
Monday
cloudy Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain and light sleet in the afternoon. Highs around 50. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_rain Not as cool. Rain likely and chance of light sleet in the evening...then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tuesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with chance of rain in the morning... then partly cloudy with slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
Thursday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
Friday
cloudy Cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
Source: NWS at 4:19 am CST on February 11, 2012
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Nowcast
Wind Advisory in effect from 9 am this morning to 6 PM CST this evening...
Hard freeze watch in effect from late tonight through Sunday morning...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 35482
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
40 | 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Clear
43 | 22 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Chance of Rain
52 | 36 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Rain
58 | 38 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 15
Chance of Rain
65 | 49 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
67 | 43 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
63 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Source: NWS at 4:19 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Tuscaloosa
Today
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Lows around 20. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 27 36 | 18 34 | 14 25 | 13
Wind 13 mph NNW 14 mph NNW 12 mph NNW 6 mph North
Humidity 81% 45% 44% 57%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 39% 7% 5% 3%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:39 AM
5:31 PM
Source: NWS at 4:19 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Tuscaloosa
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. North winds around 5 mph in the evening then becoming light.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 22 | 9 38 | 5 34 | 11 25 | 13
Wind 4 mph NNW 7 mph NNW 4 mph North 0 mph NNE
Humidity 59% 25% 37% 62%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 4% 4% 22%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:38 AM
5:32 PM
Source: NWS at 4:19 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Tuscaloosa
Monday
cloudy Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain and light sleet in the afternoon. Highs around 50. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_rain Not as cool. Rain likely and chance of light sleet in the evening...then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 22 | 13 49 | 7 47 | 14 36 | 25
Wind 1 mph NE 6 mph SSE 5 mph ESE 6 mph ESE
Humidity 70% 17% 27% 64%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 60%
Cloud Cover 50% 63% 88% 100%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Rain Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:37 AM
5:33 PM
Source: NWS at 4:19 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Tuscaloosa
Tuesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with chance of rain in the morning... then partly cloudy with slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 31 56 | 38 52 | 38 41 | 38
Wind 5 mph ESE 6 mph South 2 mph NNE 2 mph NNE
Humidity 78% 52% 60% 85%
Chance of Precip. 60% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 94% 76% 58% 78%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:36 AM
5:34 PM
Source: NWS at 4:19 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Tuscaloosa
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 36 61 | 40 59 | 40 49 | 43
Wind 1 mph East 6 mph South 4 mph South 2 mph SE
Humidity 88% 48% 49% 76%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 95% 81% 72% 84%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:35 AM
5:34 PM
Source: NWS at 4:19 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Tuscaloosa
Thursday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 43 65 | 47 61 | 45 47 | 45
Wind 1 mph North 6 mph West 5 mph NNW 5 mph North
Humidity 79% 54% 55% 89%
Chance of Precip. 30% 40% 40% 30%
Cloud Cover 83% 74% 83% 79%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:35 AM
5:34 PM
Source: NWS at 4:19 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Tuscaloosa
Friday
cloudy Cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 43 61 | 45 61 | 45 47 | 45
Wind 6 mph NNE 6 mph SE 5 mph NNW 5 mph North
Humidity 99% 55% 55% 89%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 40% 30%
Cloud Cover 89% 97% 83% 79%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:35 AM
5:34 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KTCL) 60 °F 37 °F
Record (KTCL) 79 °F (1965) 18 °F (2011)
Yesterday 54 °F 38 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 19
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Good
PM10
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Current Good
PM2.5
Saturday Good
PM2.5
Sunday Good
PM2.5
Monday Good
PM2.5
Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:39 AM CST 5:31 PM CST
Civil Twilight 6:13 AM CST 5:56 PM CST
Nautical Twilight 5:44 AM CST 6:26 PM CST
Astronomical Twilight 5:15 AM CST 6:55 PM CST
Moon 10:00 PM CST 8:37 AM CST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 43m
Length of Day
10h 52m
Tomorrow will be 1m 51s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 84% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
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Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
50 °F
Andalusia
50 °F
Mobile Downtown
50 °F
Florala
48 °F
Dothan
48 °F
Ozark
30 °F
Haleyville
32 °F
Courtland
32 °F
Huntsville Madison
32 °F
Muscle Shoals
32 °F
Scottsboro
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Tuscaloosa 42 °F Overcast 4:53 AM CST
Jasper 36 °F Light Rain 5:35 AM CST
Columbus AFB 36 °F Light Rain 5:34 AM CST
Golden Triangle 37 °F Overcast 5:15 AM CST
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Flight Rule: MVFR (KTCL)
Wind Speed: 11.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 327° (NNW)
Ceiling: 2200 ft

METAR KTCL 111053Z AUTO 31011G17KT 10SM FEW016 BKN022 OVC033 06/02 A3015 RMK AO2 RAE39 SLP209 P0000 T00560022

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Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Average High 71° F/ 21° C
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Cherokee Shores, Northport, AL 37.9 °F 32 °F 31 °F 77% NNW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 328 ft 5:37 AM CST Rapid Fire  
Carroll's Creek, Northport, AL 38.5 °F 35 °F 34 °F 85% NNW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 440 ft 5:37 AM CST Normal  
Highland Park, Northport, AL 39.6 °F 36 °F 36 °F 87% SW  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 282 ft 5:37 AM CST Normal  
APRSWXNET Northport AL , Northport, AL 40 °F 40 °F 36 °F 86% WNW  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 219 ft 5:18 AM CST MADIS
Romulus Rd., Coker, AL 39.3 °F 37 °F 36 °F 87% WNW  at  4.0 mph - / hr 225 ft 5:28 AM CST Normal
Northwood Lake, Northport, AL 40.8 °F 37 °F 36 °F 83% NE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 205 ft 5:30 AM CST Normal
Plott Water Plant, Tuscaloosa, AL 40.5 °F 38 °F 36 °F 85% NNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 305 ft 5:37 AM CST Normal  
Downtown Northport, Northport, AL 41.6 °F 42 °F 37 °F 83% NNW  at  0.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 180 ft 5:37 AM CST Rapid Fire  
TDOT, Tuscaloosa, AL 40.0 °F 36 °F 36 °F 86% WNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 200 ft 5:35 AM CST Normal  
Fire Logistics, Tuscaloosa, AL 40.6 °F 33 °F 36 °F 84% ESE  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 243 ft 5:35 AM CST Normal  
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Wind Advisory, Hard Freeze Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:39 AM CST on February 11, 2012

... Wind Advisory in effect from 9 am this morning to 6 PM CST
this evening...
... Hard freeze watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Sunday morning...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect from 9 am this morning to 6 PM CST
this evening.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham continues a hard
freeze watch... which is in effect from late tonight
through Sunday morning.

* 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 lan 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 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 watch 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 Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:38 PM CST on February 10, 2012

... Fire Weather Watch in effect from Sunday morning through
Sunday afternoon for all of central Alabama...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Fire
Weather Watch... which is in effect from Sunday morning through
Sunday afternoon.

* Winds... northwest 10 to 15 mph.

* Relative humidity... as low as 19 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.