Alabama's Wild Weather Weekend: Storms, Cold Snap

0:00You're listening to Birmingham News today, powered by the daily news now. Alabama started the day with a cold snap, dipping into the 30s and even 30s of North in places like Fort Payne and Gadsden, while Southern. Spots like mobile and Gulf shores hovered around 40 and 45 degrees. Today brings plenty of sun with afternoon highs between 68 and 76 degrees, perfect for getting outside. Tomorrow kicks off the weekend even better, with lots of sunshine and temperatures climbing into the 70s and low 80s. Moisture builds Sunday, sparking a few isolated showers in afternoon, especially as the southern half warms to the low in mid 80s. But late Sunday night into early Monday, a strong cold front pushes in a line of thunderstorms. Officials note a level 2 out of 5 severe risk, north of a line from reform to 1eanta and Scottsboro, with level 1 elsewhere. Expect damaging winds as the main danger, though an isolated tornado remains possible of north. Rain clears by Monday morning, ushering in chilly air with North Alabama stuck in the 40s

1:04and freezes statewide by Tuesday, mostly into the 20s. Things warm up from Wednesday, hitting the 70s Thursday and Friday under sunny, dry skies. DNN is sponsored by our partner. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you. A pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM