Gusts Up to 30 MPH and Cold 40s Start Hitting Alabama This Sunday Morning — Showers Clearing Gradually With Temperatures Recovering to the 60s This Afternoon

ALABAMA — A breezy and cooler Sunday morning was underway across Alabama with north winds bringing gusts up to 30 mph through mid-morning, making it feel noticeably colder than recent days. Temperatures were starting in the 40s across the region, with gradual clearing expected through the day and afternoon readings climbing into the 60s as showers wound down and breezy conditions eased.

Gusts Up to 30 MPH Through Mid-Morning Across Alabama

The most notable weather feature Sunday morning was the gusty north wind sweeping across Alabama, with some gusts expected to top 30 mph through the mid-morning hours. The wind map showed widespread readings in the low to mid 30s across central and northern Alabama, with pockets of 38 to 40 mph gusts visible in northeastern portions of the state near the Georgia border.

The north wind was responsible for the cooler feel across the region, with temperatures that were already starting in the 40s feeling even colder given the gusty conditions greeting residents first thing Sunday morning.

Showers Ending Early With Gradual Clearing Expected Through the Day

Radar showed lingering shower activity across portions of central and southern Alabama Sunday morning, with green returns visible in a concentrated band circled across the central part of the state. However forecasters indicated the showers were ending early, with gradual clearing expected to develop as the morning progressed into the afternoon hours.

The shower activity was not expected to be a significant or persistent feature of the day, with the clearing trend set to improve conditions steadily through Sunday afternoon across the state.

Temperatures Starting in the 40s — Climbing to the 60s This Afternoon

The cooler start was a noticeable contrast for residents, with temperatures in the 40s greeting Alabama communities Sunday morning thanks to the north wind pushing cooler air into the region. Despite the cold start, forecasters indicated the afternoon would bring meaningful warming with readings expected to climb into the 60s as the day progressed.

Conditions were also expected to become less gusty through the afternoon, with breezy conditions persisting but without the sharper gusts that were making the morning feel particularly raw. The combination of gradual clearing, easing winds, and temperatures rising into the 60s pointed to a more comfortable afternoon across Alabama following the cool and windy Sunday morning start. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest weather updates and detailed forecast coverage.