Russell County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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- There is a (Level 1 to 3 out of 5) risk of severe storms on
  Tuesday evening for portions of Central Alabama. The best 
  chances will be generally along and northwest of the Interstate 
  85 corridor.

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Regional Hourly Observations For RUSSELL County
600 AM CDT SUN MAY 18 2025

EAST CENTRAL ALABAMA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ANNISTON NOT AVBL ALEXANDER CITY CLOUDY 70 70 100 CALM 29.94R FOG TC 21 AUBURN CLOUDY 72 72 100 S5 29.98S FOG TC 22

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Sunday May 18, 2025

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 70 degrees north, near 72 degrees central, and near 73 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, thunderstorms central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 68 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 97%, and the dew point is near 71 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 72 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. There is patchy fog central and south. Winds are from the southeast at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 3 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to thunderstorms. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 75 degrees at Ozark. The lowest temperature is 67 degrees at Gadsden.

Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For RUSSELL County, AL

550 AM CDT Sun May 18 2025 DAY ONE Outlook through Tonight. A few marginally severe (level 1 out of 5) risk that storms may move across central portions of Central Alabama through 10 AM. Large hail and damaging winds will be the main threats. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Monday through Saturday. There is a marginal to enhanced (level 1 to 3 out of 5) risk of severe thunderstorms on Tuesday for areas of Central Alabama northwest of the Interstate 85 corridor, with the highest risk across the northwestern counties. The main threats will be damaging winds and hail. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Activation of storm spotters and emergency management may be needed on early this morning and on Tuesday.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For RUSSELL County, Alabama
550 AM CDT Sun May 18 2025
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING

TODAY
Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Patchy dense fog this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Alabama ALABAMA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 23-27 MAY 25-MAY 31 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Below Below Precipitation: Normal Above .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Almanac Information

Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

//////////////////////////// MAY 18TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1825... A tornado (said to have crossed all of the state of Ohio) smashed into the log cabin settlement of Burlington, northeast of Columbus. (David Ludlum) ...1960... Salt Lake City UT received an inch of snow. It marked their latest measurable snowfall of record. (The Weather Channel) ...1980... Mount Saint Helens (in Washington State) erupted spewing ash and smoke sixty-three thousand feet into the air. Heavy ash covered the ground to the immediate northwest, and small particles were carried to the Atlantic coast. (David Ludlum)

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