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After another frosty morning across Alabama, we’ll see sunshine in abundance today, allowing temperatures to climb into the high 70s this afternoon.

US Drought Monitor: Average drought values are increasing slightly

The latest US drought monitor was released on Thursday and it should come as no surprise that some readings have increased. It has been so dry across the state and this trend will continue for a while.

Alabama is not to be missed: fall festivals include the Mac + Cheese Festival and the Pumpkin Parade

The Community Grief Support (CGS) Junior Board will host its seventh annual Magic City Mac + Cheese Festival at Back Forty Beer Co. in Birmingham on Sunday, October 20th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Slow warming trend ahead; Soon it will stop raining

DRY: Today marks the 20th straight day of no rain across most of Alabama, and we don’t see a chance of significant rain for at least the next ten days. The last time we had a completely dry month in October in Birmingham was 100 years ago, in 1924.

Another frosty night lies ahead; Dry until next week

COBALT BLUE SKY: There is not a cloud in the sky over Alabama this afternoon; Temperatures are generally in the 60s. Tonight will be another clear, cold night with frost likely across the northern half of the state.

Midday Nowcast: Strongly clear with sunshine and blue skies for Alabama today

There is still plenty of sunshine today and it will stay that way tomorrow too. Highs today are in the 60s after the frosty start to the day and are expected to return to the 70s tomorrow. Tonight will be clear and cold again with widespread highs in the 30s and lower 40s.

The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival will feature a cooking demonstration from the winner of MasterChef Junior

Cooking demonstrations from MasterChef Junior winner Bryson McGlynn and renowned Alabama chef Ricky Albright highlight the schedule for the third annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival.

warming trend ahead; Still dry until next week

With abundant sunshine, temperatures will reach the upper 60s across northern Alabama and the low to mid 70s across the south. It will be cold again tonight and many north/central Alabama communities will see some frost again tomorrow morning.

Frost likely for north/east Alabama tomorrow morning; Dry until next week

CLEAR, COOL FALL DAY: This afternoon we have clear skies over Alabama with temperatures in the 60s. Tonight will be the coldest night so far this season with lows in the 30s for northern Alabama; 1940s, the southern counties.

Midday Nowcast: Sunny with a calming 60s today; Frosty temperatures tonight

There is plenty of sunshine today and this will continue for the rest of the week as we forecast sunny, very pleasant days and clear, cold nights.

Chris Womack, CEO of Southern Company, is “deeply honored” by the recognition from the Black Belt Community Foundation of Alabama.

On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, the Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) recognized Chris Womack, a native of Greenville in the Black Belt of Alabama, and the Southern Company CEO called it one of his highest honors.

Frost warning tomorrow morning for north/east Alabama; Still dry

FRESH FALL DAY: Colder spots over northern Alabama will be in the 30s this morning with clear skies. Otherwise, we’ll have temperatures in the 40s and 50s statewide by daybreak. Expect sunny skies with highs in the upper 60s in most locations today, with temperatures in the low 70s in some southern Alabama communities.

From rockets and space to mountains and lakes, Tami Reist is North Alabama's champion

If there was an all-purpose cheerleading squad in North Alabama, Tami Reist would be the leader. In a way, she already is, in her capacity as president and CEO of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourism Association, which represents 16 counties in the northern half of the state and generates more than $4.3 billion in travel spending annually.

Frost is likely for parts of northern Alabama early Thursday

BEAUTIFUL FALL DAY: Temperatures will be mostly in the 60s and 70s across Alabama this afternoon and skies will be partly to mostly sunny. A second burst of cool air arrives tonight with some clouds and a northerly breeze.

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