Alabaster, AL

1:50 PM CST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 502 ft
Lon: 86.8° W
Lat: 33.2° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
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.
Alabaster Weather at a Glance
Updated 1:45 PM CST
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Now
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Temperature
35.9 °F
Feels Like 28 °F
Wind(mph)
11.0
Sunrise / Set
6:35 AM
5:28 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Clear 20 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 41 | 23 °F
Clear
Monday
Chance of Rain 50 | 36 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of Rain 56 | 40 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 63 | 47 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.27 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 5000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
43%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KEET 111853Z AUTO 34016G20KT 10SM FEW050 03/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND 31026/1817 SLP255 T00281100
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Temperature
Windchill
28 °F
Dew Point
15 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
11.0 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
19.0 mph
Health
UV
5 out of 16
Pollen
4.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Regional
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Regional Forecast for Shelby
Today
partlycloudy Breezy. Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds around 5 mph in the evening then becoming light.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning...then cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_rain Not as cool. Rain likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 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 mid 40s.
Friday
cloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
Source: NWS at 9:18 am CST on February 11, 2012
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Wind Advisory in effect until 6 PM CST this evening...
Hard freeze watch in effect from late tonight through Sunday morning...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 35007
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
38 | 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Clear
41 | 23 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Chance of Rain
50 | 36 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Rain
56 | 40 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
63 | 47 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
65 | 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 9:18 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Shelby
Today
partlycloudy Breezy. Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 29 38 | 14 31 | 11 23 | 9
Wind 13 mph NNW 18 mph NNW 14 mph NNW 7 mph NNW
Humidity 81% 38% 42% 51%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 52% 44% 0% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:35 AM
5:28 PM
Source: NWS at 9:18 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Shelby
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds around 5 mph in the evening then becoming light.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 20 | 7 34 | 2 36 | 4 25 | 9
Wind 4 mph NNW 8 mph NNW 4 mph NNW 0 mph NE
Humidity 53% 23% 24% 52%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 8% 21%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:34 AM
5:29 PM
Source: NWS at 9:18 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Shelby
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning...then cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_rain Not as cool. Rain likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 23 | 11 47 | 11 45 | 20 36 | 29
Wind 0 mph NE 5 mph SSE 4 mph SE 4 mph ESE
Humidity 59% 23% 35% 72%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 70%
Cloud Cover 37% 86% 79% 100%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Rain Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:33 AM
5:30 PM
Source: NWS at 9:18 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Shelby
Tuesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 36 54 | 45 52 | 47 41 | 38
Wind 5 mph ESE 4 mph SSE 2 mph NW 1 mph North
Humidity 72% 71% 80% 85%
Chance of Precip. 70% 40% 40% 10%
Cloud Cover 87% 66% 47% 50%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:32 AM
5:30 PM
Source: NWS at 9:18 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Shelby
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 40 | 36 59 | 45 58 | 43 47 | 40
Wind 1 mph North 5 mph North 2 mph NE 1 mph ESE
Humidity 81% 57% 57% 76%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 30%
Cloud Cover 47% 46% 64% 75%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:31 AM
5:31 PM
Source: NWS at 9:18 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Shelby
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 mid 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 47 | 40 63 | 47 61 | 52 47 | 47
Wind 2 mph ESE 6 mph SSE 5 mph West 6 mph NW
Humidity 76% 56% 72% 89%
Chance of Precip. 30% 40% 40% 30%
Cloud Cover 86% 80% 87% 92%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:31 AM
5:31 PM
Source: NWS at 9:18 am CST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Shelby
Friday
cloudy Mostly 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 45 | 38 61 | 40 61 | 52 47 | 47
Wind 5 mph NW 13 mph NW 5 mph West 6 mph NW
Humidity 79% 47% 72% 89%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 40% 30%
Cloud Cover 92% 72% 87% 92%
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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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KEET) - -
Record (KEET) 78 °F (1999) 12 °F (1978)
Yesterday 55 °F 40 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 17
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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.
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 6:35 AM CST 5:28 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 8:34 AM CST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 43m
Length of Day
10h 52m
Tomorrow will be 1m 50s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 81% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
51 °F
Mobile
51 °F
Florala
51 °F
Andalusia
51 °F
Gulf Shores
24 °F
Haleyville
28 °F
Albertville
28 °F
Huntsville
28 °F
Muscle Shoals
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Alabaster 37 °F Partly Cloudy 12:53 PM CST
Birmingham 33 °F Mostly Cloudy 12:53 PM CST
Tuscaloosa 39 °F Clear 12:53 PM CST
Jasper 36 °F Mostly Cloudy 1:55 PM CST
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KBHM 02:06PM On Time
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KBHM 02:11PM On Time
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KBHM 02:16PM On Time
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Flight Rule: VFR (KEET)
Wind Speed: 16.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 295° (WNW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KEET 111853Z AUTO 34016G20KT 10SM FEW050 03/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND 31026/1817 SLP255 T00281100

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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Kingwood, Alabaster, AL 35.9 °F 28 °F 15 °F 43% WNW  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 426 ft 1:45 PM CST Normal
Rocky Ridge, Helena, AL 39.8 °F 40 °F 17 °F 40% WSW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 479 ft 1:49 PM CST Normal  
APRSWXNET Brandywine, Helena, AL 38.3 °F 38 °F 12 °F 34% NNE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 484 ft 1:50 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Maylene, AL 36.7 °F 35 °F 15 °F 41% North  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 596 ft 1:49 PM CST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Helena AL , Helena, AL 38 °F 33 °F 18 °F 43% North  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 449 ft 1:30 PM CST MADIS
Riverchase, Hoover, AL 38.0 °F 38 °F 14 °F 37% West  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 480 ft 1:45 PM CST Normal  
Russet Woods/SouthWood, Hoover, AL 38.2 °F 34 °F 18 °F 44% NE  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 676 ft 1:50 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Bentwood, Bessemer, AL 35.3 °F 28 °F 17 °F 47% NNW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 528 ft 1:50 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Sunny Meadows, Birmingham, AL 38.3 °F 38 °F -0 °F 19% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 561 ft 1:35 PM CST Normal  
Thorn Berry, Birmingham, AL 37.2 °F 37 °F 17 °F 43% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 547 ft 1:49 PM CST Normal
APRSWXNET Vestavia Hills AL US, Vestavia Hills, AL 33 °F 27 °F 17 °F 52% SE  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 672 ft 1:32 PM CST MADIS
Chesser Park, Chelsea, AL 34.2 °F 29 °F 14 °F 43% North  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 607 ft 12:50 PM MST Rapid Fire  
Birmingham, AL 36.5 °F 31 °F 17 °F 44% WNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 524 ft 1:50 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Old House on Forest, Hueytown, AL 34.6 °F 29 °F 18 °F 50% NNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 551 ft 1:50 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Central Business District, Birmingham, AL 37.4 °F 32 °F 16 °F 42% SSE  at  7.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 636 ft 1:40 PM CST Rapid Fire  
HADS VILLAGE CREEK AT AVENUE W AT ENS AL, Birmingham, AL - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 504 ft 1:15 PM CST MADIS
Pinewood, Concord, AL 39.9 °F 33 °F 18 °F 40% SE  at  10.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 600 ft 1:49 PM CST Normal  
North Crestwood, Birmingham, AL 32.2 °F 32 °F 15 °F 49% North  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 780 ft 1:50 PM CST Rapid Fire
Million Dollar Lakes, Vance, AL 42.6 °F 40 °F 12 °F 30% NE  at  4.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 1:50 PM CST Rapid Fire  
Union Grove, Jemison, AL 39.7 °F 35 °F 19 °F 43% NE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 734 ft 1:50 PM CST Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Forestdale AL , Birmingham, AL 34 °F 30 °F 16 °F 48% NW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 620 ft 12:40 PM CST MADIS
Hickory Ln, West Blocton, AL 38.5 °F 34 °F 14 °F 37% NNE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 459 ft 1:45 PM 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 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.