More record highs in Alabama on Sunday
It was warm enough in Alabama on Sunday to reach record territory in two cities.
Mobile and Montgomery both added to their record books on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Mobile hit 82 degrees, breaking the record of 81 set in 1972.
Montgomery’s high was 83 degrees, which tied the record last reached in 1962.
More records have the potential to fall this week.
The weather service is forecasting highs to again climb into the 70s and 80s through the week — which will also mark the first few days of meteorological spring (which begins Wednesday, March 1).
This week’s warmth may come with a price, however. The weather service is monitoring the possibility of severe weather moving into Alabama on Thursday into Friday.
Tornadoes, damaging winds, hail and flooding rain will all be possible, according to forecasters.