Sunshine Thursday, storms Thursday night, a few could be severe
Thursday remains mostly sunny through the afternoon. While temperatures fell into the low 40s Thursday morning, the afternoon looks much warmer, with highs in the upper 70s. Showers and storms arrive late Thursday evening. A few storms may be strong to severe, capable of damaging wind gusts and hail. A slight (level 2/5) severe risk covers Alabama along and north of highway 80/Interstate 85. The risk is marginal (1/5) just south of that.
Storms likely weaken on their way north to south. Storms likely become sub-severe by 1am. The severe risk is near zero in far-south Alabama near the Florida state line. Rain and thunder likely depart by sunrise Friday. In fact, the morning may be mainly sunny. Morning low temperatures fall into the low 50s. Temperatures warm into the low 70s Friday afternoon. Isolated showers appear possible Friday evening, but Friday night trends dry.
The weekend looks pleasant for a change, with a mainly sunny sky Saturday and Sunday. However, each morning looks cool, with lows in the low 40s. Afternoon temperatures peak in the low 70s Saturday, and upper 70s Sunday. Next week begins warmer, with highs in the low to mid 80s Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday may trend cooler, thanks to a mainly dry cold front. The end of the week becomes warmer again, with a small chance for rain.
