Arctic Cold Front to End Alabama’s Warm Weather With Sharp Temperature Drop and Widespread Rainfall Around Thanksgiving
ALABAMA – Alabama’s unseasonably warm November weather is expected to come to an abrupt end around Thanksgiving as a powerful Arctic cold front pushes south, dropping temperatures sharply and bringing a period of rain to the region. While Alabama will see some precipitation, forecasters currently do not expect high-impact storms or major flooding for the state.
Arctic Front Expected to Break the Warm Pattern
Meteorologists report that temperatures across Alabama have been running well above normal, with unusually warm conditions forecast to continue through much of the week. However, the pattern shifts dramatically once the Arctic front arrives late Thanksgiving week, sending much colder air sweeping across the central and eastern United States.
Forecast maps show a firm boundary between warm Gulf air and the incoming Arctic air mass, with Alabama positioned directly along the transition zone.
Heavy Rain and Storminess to Stay West of Alabama
While Alabama will experience rain as the front approaches, the heaviest rainfall and stormiest weather will remain west of the state, stretching across parts of Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. These areas are expected to see repeated rounds of precipitation, producing persistent rainy and stormy conditions next week.
Forecast data suggests that Alabama will receive light to moderate rainfall, but not the high-impact totals expected farther west. The state is not currently projected to face severe weather from this system, though conditions may shift depending on the front’s exact timing.
Thanksgiving Temperature Drop Could Be Significant
Forecast temperature models highlight a sharp contrast across the Southeast once the Arctic front pushes in. The GFS model shows dramatic cooling across the central U.S., with the cold air mass expanding into Alabama through the Thanksgiving period.
By Thanksgiving night, forecasters expect temperatures across the Deep South to fall significantly from earlier in the week. The warm spell that Alabama has enjoyed will quickly vanish as colder, drier air spreads into the region.
Rainfall Likely, but No High-Impact Events Expected for Now
While the incoming front will bring some rain, current projections indicate that Alabama will avoid the major rainfall totals and severe storms seen to the west. Forecasters emphasize that conditions can evolve as the system approaches, but as of now, rainfall appears manageable and non-destructive for the state.
Rainfall totals will vary, though most of the state is expected to see light to moderate accumulation, with no current signs of flooding concerns. Meteorologists continue to monitor the boundary zone between the warm and cold air masses, as subtle shifts could influence Alabama’s rain chances.
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