James Spann: Dry weekend ahead for Alabama after showers late Thursda…



LIKE SPRING: Temperatures are between 67 and 74 degrees across Alabama this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine. The average high for Birmingham on Feb. 21 is 61. Tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 40s for most places.

THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Clouds will increase across Alabama Thursday ahead of a cold front, and showers are possible by afternoon across the northern half of the state. Showers are likely statewide Thursday night as the cold front passes through. There could be a rumble of thunder in spots, but there is no risk of severe storms, and rain amounts should be one-half inch or less for most places. Temperatures will rise into the low 70s Thursday afternoon before the front arrives.

On Friday, expect a clearing sky with a high in the 60s.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Finally, a dry, pleasant weekend for Alabama and the Deep South. Look for a good supply of sunshine both days with highs in the low to mid 60s…