Already warm and trending warmer this week, rain returns by Friday
Tuesday morning was a bit cooler, with lows in the low 40s in most locations across central and south Alabama. That’s close to normal for mid-February across central and south Alabama. However, overnight temperatures trend much warmer for the rest of the week. Tuesday remains partly to mostly sunny and dry, with high temperatures in the mid 70s. Clouds increase late Tuesday night, with lows in the low to mid 50s.
Wednesday looks partly to mostly cloudy with stray showers in the mix. However, temperatures trend even warmer, with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Wednesday night low temperatures only fall into the mid to upper 50s. Thursday could be our warmest day this week, with high temperatures near 80°. Like Wednesday, Thursday looks partly to mostly cloudy with stray showers.
The chance for rain rises Friday, as the next cold front moves into the southeast. Scattered showers arrive in our area in advance of the front Friday morning. The front stalls at first in Alabama, keeping the air warm and unstable, fueling more showers and some thunder through Friday evening. The front picks up speed again Saturday, with more rain and some thunder during the day across central and south Alabama.
Saturday night turns colder as the front pushes through our area. Sunday feels more like winter again, with high temperatures in the 50s despite sunshine. Winds may be brisk out of the northwest too. Sunday night looks cold, with lows in the 30s. Monday remains cool despite sunshine, with highs in the 50s. Monday night lows also fall into the 30s. Temperatures trend warmer again next week after Tuesday, with highs potentially in the mid 70s Thursday.
