Abnormally dry weather carried over from October through November for much of Central Alabama, resulting in Severe (D2) drought conditions. The governor of Alabama issued a No Burn Order for the entire state of Alabama on November 9th.
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The episode as NWS BMX wrote it up.
Abnormally dry weather carried over from October through November for much of Central Alabama, resulting in Severe (D2) drought conditions. The governor of Alabama issued a No Burn Order for the entire state of Alabama on November 9th.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Birmingham, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Nov 6, 10:48 PM CST, 1 hour 12 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Birmingham AL 1048 PM CST Mon Nov 6 2023 ...New SHORT TERM, AVIATION... .SHORT TERM... (Tonight through Tuesday) Issued at 1032 PM CST MON NOV 6 2023 Some of the normally cooler locations and areas near water bodies may see some ground fog develop early on Tuesday morning. This fog will be short-lived as some of the dew point depressions near zero. Otherwise, the large batch of cirrus has moved south and east. But, yet another area of high clouds was approaching from the northwest. All this just amounts to some high clouds from time to time. No changes to the overnight lows with 40s and 50s expected. Warm conditions continue on Tuesday with highs mainly in the 80s. A few locations may even approach record territory. 75 Previous short-term discussion: (This afternoon through Tuesday) Issued at 1055 AM CST MON NOV 6 2023 Much of the CONUS is in a zonal flow pattern today, with westerlies prevailing at 700mb and 500mb. An upper level ridge is centered over the central Gulf of Mexico and will begin to amplify over the next few days. Meanwhile, low level flow will shift to the southwest this afternoon which will help warm temperatures into the upper 70s and lower 80s. For reference, our normal highs for this time of the year are in the upper 60s to lower 70s. High cirrus will continue to pass over the area from the west associated with shortwave activity, but that will be the only mentionable weather today. Temperatures overnight tonight will continue to moderate, with 40s and 50s expected by sunrise Tuesday morning. Temperatures will warm even more by Tuesday afternoon as upper heights rise and 1000-850mb thicknesses increase. Drought conditions will continue to worsen as highs reach the lower 80s areawide. A few mid 80s can't be ruled out across the western and southern counties. 56/GDG && .LONG TERM... (Tuesday night through next Sunday) Issued at 133 PM CST MON NOV 6 2023 The long term forecast remains on track, with temperatures into the low 80s Wednesday and Thursday in advance of an approaching cold front. Rain chances will begin to increase Thursday evening, but the latest guidance has slowed the progression of the front and associated rainfall down by several hours. Friday looks to be the best chance at rain, although as discussed previously, lesser rain chances look to linger through the weekend. 12 Previous long-term discussion: (Wednesday through Sunday) Issued at 347 AM CST MON NOV 6 2023 Unseasonably warm conditions will continue for Wednesday and Thursday with height 500 mb heights and deep-layer southwesterly flow in place. Late Thursday, height falls are expected in advance of an approaching sheared trough spanning the entire Mississippi Valley. Moisture content will increase in the vicinity of the associated shallow cold that is expected to move southward into our forecast area Thursday night and Friday. Models have come into better agreement and indicate appreciable rainfall may occur with this system Friday and into early Saturday due to enhanced isentropic lift. Model disagreement increases by Sunday, and there is a possibility that rain could linger across our southern counties. 87/Grantham && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1032 PM CST MON NOV 6 2023 VFR conditions are anticipated this period. Only a few high clouds will drift by from time to time. Night time winds will be calm to light and variable. Day time winds become southwest 4-7kts. A slow moisture increase starts just beyond this period. 75 && .FIRE WEATHER... Central Alabama will remain dry through Thursday morning, before rain chances increase Thursday evening. Min RH values will be 30 to 40 percent Tuesday and Wednesday. 20 foot winds should remain southerly or southwesterly at 10 mph or less through Wednesday. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Gadsden 44 82 48 83 / 0 0 0 0 Anniston 44 81 52 82 / 0 0 0 0 Birmingham 53 81 54 83 / 0 0 0 0 Tuscaloosa 50 83 54 85 / 0 0 0 0 Calera 49 81 53 83 / 0 0 0 0 Auburn 53 79 51 80 / 0 0 0 0 Montgomery 49 82 51 84 / 0 0 0 0 Troy 50 84 52 84 / 0 0 0 0 && .BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && SHORT TERM...75 LONG TERM....12 AVIATION...75
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Birmingham AL 347 AM CST Mon Nov 6 2023 ALZ011>015-017>050-061100- Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee- Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega- Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa- Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon- Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour- 347 AM CST Mon Nov 6 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the National Weather Service office in Birmingham. .DAY ONE...Outlook through Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Activation of storm spotters and emergency management is not expected at this time.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
7 drought. Local standard time, as filed.
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in early November.
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in early November but decreased by the end of the month due to increased rainfall.
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in early November.
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in early November.
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in early November.
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in early November.
Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in early November but decreased by the end of the month due to increased rainfall.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Alabama in 2023Every state in 2023This day in weather historyWarnings in Alabama, November 2023
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1143111, 1143112, 1143113, 1143114, 1143115, 1143116, 1143117.