Here is a weather warning

 FIRST WARNING WEATHER

Lake Effect Snow Warning:
A Lake Effect Snow Warning will take effect across the area on Friday, with Weather ALERT Days lasting through Sunday. Although storm totals remain uncertain, early predictions suggest 6 to 10 inches of snow with locally higher amounts through Saturday night. This storm will be a multi-day event, with further developments expected.

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Tornado Warning and Radar Update

A tornado warning was issued for the eastern part of Elmore County around 5:30 AM, but the rotation weakened rapidly, leading to the cancellation of the warning. The storms that followed were mostly non-severe overnight, with conditions remaining below severe limits.

Currently, a line of showers and thunderstorms is pushing into South Alabama ahead of a cold front. The threat level for today is "marginal risk" (Level 1/5) for South Alabama, meaning the threat remains low.

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Cold Front and Temperature Changes

Behind the cold front, temperatures are expected to drop throughout the day, reaching the 40s in northern counties by the afternoon with a brisk north wind. Slow clearing will begin this afternoon, leading to cold, fair skies tonight, with lows expected to fall into the 30s.

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Weekend Forecast: Cold and Dry Conditions

• Saturday and Sunday mornings: Lows between 25-32°F for northern Alabama, and mid-30s along the Gulf Coast.

• Saturday and Sunday afternoons: Highs will range between 47-54°F in North Alabama and mid to upper 50s in the southern counties.

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Next Week’s Forecast: Cold Surge and Potential Freeze

A secondary cold air surge is expected to arrive Monday and Tuesday:

• Highs: Low 40s in North Alabama.

• Lows: 20s across most regions, with some colder areas possibly reaching upper teens by Tuesday morning.

• A freeze is likely as far south as the Gulf Coast.

• Later in the week, temperatures will warm slightly, with highs expected between 60-65°F by Thursday and Friday. There may be a small risk of scattered light rain late in the week, according to global models.

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This update serves to provide accurate, actionable information regarding current weather alerts and forecasts for the upcoming days. Stay tuned for further updates as conditions evolve.