Alabama's Warm April Weekend, Easter Storms

0:00It's April 1st, you're listening to Birmingham News today, AI-powered local news. Alabama's basking in some warm April vibes right now, with highs hitting the low to mid-80s through Saturday. Expect partly sunny skies by day and clear nights, plus just a slim 15-25% shot and isolated showers or storms popping up. Anywhere specific. It's feeling straight summer like out there. Come Easter Sunday, a cold front sweeps in, bringing a band of rain and thunderstorms across the state. Most spots will see half an inch to one inch of rain, starting strongest in the northern half during the morning before shifting south in the afternoon. Hives dropped to 68 to 72 degrees up north and upper 70s down south. That rain could put a little damper on Easter A concert outdoor gatherings, but folks shouldn't sweat it too much since instability stays low end. Severe storm risks look minimal. Still, early April weather always deserves a close eye from us.

1:00Officials are keeping tabs, but no big threats on the horizon. Next week shapes up dry and pleasant, with sunny days in the 70s and cool nights dipping into the 40s and 50s. North Alabama might see some life frost early Monday and colder pockets, but nothing major freezes out the deep south. So lock in those weekend plans while the warmth lasts, then grab the umbrellas for Sunday before the sunshine returns strong. Stay tuned for updates.