Cody Nickel, WRBL News 3

Cody Nickel

WRBL News 3

Columbus, GA, United States

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Refreshing start to the weekend; severe weather threat looming for Sunday

WEATHER UPDATE 6PM COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The forecast looks great behind this system Saturday, becoming colder in the morning and mostly sunny skies, with 70°. It will feel quite pleasant, with great air quality. We are tracking a stronger cold front Saturday evening across the Plains. WEATHER AWARE Sunday 7AM (First Round): We are […] → Read More

Rain showers move in tonight; cooler and pleasant for the weekend

Rain showers move in tonight; cooler and pleasant for the weekend → Read More

Few passing showers and storms Thursday

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Warmer than average readings continue across the southeast as we track several waves of energy that will impact the southeast. Locally, a few stray showers overnight and throughout the day Thursday are possible ahead of a stronger storm system Friday morning. A powerful Pacific storm system continues to track across the […] → Read More

Begin the week warm, humid with just a light shower

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Seeing more sun and warmer temperatures as we wrap up the weekend as the boundary has surged northward as subtropical high pressure continues to build from the south. For the first part of the work week we will see partly sunny skies, readings in the 80s and just a few light […] → Read More

Warm, spring-like weekend with little reprieve

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Stalled out boundary continues to keep us on the warm and humid side of the front with temperatures in the upper 70s. A few spotty showers will continue to remain in the forecast through Saturday along with above average readings. Sunday temperatures remain well above average but shower activity diminishes before […] → Read More

A few clouds Sunday as temperatures continue to warm

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Sunday will be more pleasant and enjoyable as temperatures warm up more with mid to upper 60s. You will notice more clouds, primarily high level cloudiness, but shouldn’t damper the rest of the weekend. Start of the upcoming week, the warming trend continues with a mix of sun and clouds as […] → Read More

Increasing clouds for Valentine’s Day

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Weak high pressure keeps us sunny and mostly clear through tonight, but again changes are on the way in your First Alert Forecast. Tonight, temperatures remain cool with readings dipping into the 30s. Warm by Tuesday afternoon for Valentine’s Day as temperatures teeter near 70 degrees. As we go throughout the […] → Read More

Periods of heavy rain likely through the weekend

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Showers will be possible through the overnight with a few breaks as we get towards daybreak Friday. As the front remains stationary through Friday, heavy rain showers will move into the region by the afternoon and evening. A few embedded elevated thunderstorms could be possible. As the front remains stalled, an […] → Read More

Cool start to the weekend, more clouds and warmer by Sunday

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Staying dry, sunny and cool for the first part of the weekend gives us a chance to continue to dry out from all the rain we have seen over this past week. Sub-freezing readings by Saturday morning with sunny skies and mid 50s by the afternoon. More cloud coverage is expected […] → Read More

Heavy rain overnight; clearing for Friday afternoon

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Rain continues to move in while becoming heavier especially during the overnight hours. Rainfall estimates are projected around 1-1.5” as this system pushes through. Cool temperatures will accompany the rain showers with readings dipping in the low 40s. Showers linger into the early morning hours of Friday with clearing skies throughout […] → Read More

More heavy rain showers move in for Thursday

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Wet, dreary pattern persists through the overnight with some patchy areas of fog and some light showers by daybreak for our northern tier counties. Bulk of the heaviest rain holds off till late morning then fully envelops the News 3 viewing area by Thursday afternoon. Rainfall estimates are projected to be […] → Read More

Heavy rain overnight, showers continue throughout the day Sunday

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A gulf system is already lifting into the area with showers this afternoon. That will continue for the remainder of the evening and into the overnight. Heavy rainfall with a few embedded thunderstorms is expected overnight into Sunday morning. Throughout the day Sunday, showers and a few thunderstorms will remain, but […] → Read More

Heavy rain and a few storms this weekend; active pattern continues next week

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Ending the week on a quiet and calm note; however, changes are on the way for this weekend. Overcast skies and showers and a few storms will be likely as a low pressure system moves through. A weekend gulf system moves in late Saturday with showers lifting into the region. Overnight […] → Read More

Ending the week quietly before an active weekend weather system brings in heavy rain

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Seeing drier and pleasant conditions after this morning’s frontal passage, but it will be short-lived before another active weather arrives for this weekend. A weekend gulf system will bring in showers late Saturday with a wet overnight into Sunday morning. Widespread showers and a few rumbles of thunder will continue into […] → Read More

Sunny and quiet ahead of showers that return Tuesday

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Staying quiet for MLK Jr. Day with seasonal readings ahead of increasing clouds ahead of our next series of showers and storms that we are tracking. Tuesday starts the active weather pattern with a warm front moving through the area, stalling out bringing showers to the region and lingering into Wednesday. […] → Read More

Plenty of sunshine in the forecast the remainder of the week

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — After a cool start to your Thursday, we will see calm, sunny and seasonal conditions throughout the afternoon with high temperatures in the mid to low 60s. Staying quiet through the end of the week as skies will remain mostly clear. A few passing high clouds will be possible Friday and […] → Read More

Showers and a few storms move in late Friday and clearing by New Year’s Day

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Temperatures climbed into the 70s this afternoon with some areas across east Alabama climbing into the mid 70s. Temperatures will remain warm and above average through tonight with clear skies. Through the day Friday, temperatures will again warm into the upper 60s and low 70s, but we are tracking a weakening […] → Read More

WEATHER AWARE: Arctic air bringing prolonged period of sub-freezing readings; dangerous wind chills

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Arctic front arrives tonight with a small chance of a few showers ahead of the much colder air that will move in quickly with readings dropping steadily every hour as the wind ushers in the frigid Canadian air. PREPARE FOR COLD WEATHER WEATHER AWARE Thursday night – Friday morning: Wind […] → Read More

Sunny conditions will lead the way in the forecast and more winter-like temperatures

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The weather will take a break from any unsettled weather. In fact, it is now all about the sunshine and yes, finally cooler readings. End the week with plenty of sunshine for your Friday as temperatures will be just below average. Heading into the weekend we will see a little more […] → Read More

Weather Aware, Wednesday Late-Thursday AM: Heavy rainfall & local flooding with storms

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — We will be socked in with clouds and watching a strong storm system towards the west for our mid-week forecast. Weather Aware-Wednesday 11pm-4am Thursday: A strong surge of moisture is lifting back into the region with strong surface winds supporting heavy rainfall and some weak rotation for heavy convective showers leading […] → Read More