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Wet Pattern Continues From the Northwest To Rockies; Major Storm System To Develop On Thursday Across Southern Plains

A vigorous system will slide from the Northwest to the Rockies on Wednesday to keep intact the wet pattern across the extended region. Heavy to excessive rain, intense mountain snow and high winds are possible before the next system arrives on Friday. The same system will evolve into a major storm on Thursday across the southern Plains for a widespread rain event for the South and East. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tuscaloosa Regional Airport (KTCL)

Lat: 33.21°NLon: 87.62°WElev: 154ft.

Fog/Mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.28 in (1025.5 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 12 Dec 7:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Tuscaloosa AL

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind around 5 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 57 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 44 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Cloudy then
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 59 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers. Low around 51. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Showers

    Low: 51 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 56 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 44 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 54 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 40 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 58 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 51. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
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Point Forecast:
Tuscaloosa AL
 33.23°N 87.54°W
Last Update:
4:08 am CST Dec 12, 2018
Forecast Valid:
8am CST Dec 12, 2018-6pm CST Dec 18, 2018
 
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