Alabama will finally start drying out a little today, but it’s still going to be cold and breezy across the state. Clouds will hang around much of the region this morning, but many of us should see some sunshine by this afternoon. Don’t get too accustomed to the sun, though. The National Weather Service is forecasting quite a bit of rain beginning this weekend and lasting a few days and nights.

Forecasters are also keeping an eye on some bodies of water, especially the Tombigbee River. We’ll keep a watch on those bodies of water as more heavy rain moves into the region in a couple of days.

North Alabama

Partly cloudy today and breezy with a high near 45. Wind gusts up to 20 miles per hour. Tonight, partly cloudy with a low near 26.

Central Alabama

Partly cloudy and breezy with a high near 47. Partly cloudy tonight with a low near 27.

South Alabama

Mostly cloudy early, then becoming mostly sunny with a high near 51. Mostly clear tonight with a low around 28.

Gulf Coast

Partly cloudy early, then becoming sunny and breezy with a high near 55. Clear tonight with a low near 31.