Showers & Storms in the Forecast

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RAIN HAS RETURNED: The day started off very nice across Alabama. However, through the day, our winds have shifted out of the south and that is allowing moisture to return to the state. Clouds have been increasing and late this morning, showers started moving into West Alabama. This afternoon, the showers and storms are moving across the state, making for a messy afternoon and evening. This activity is associated with a storm system approaching the state and will bring even more showers and storms as we head into tonight.

FOR TONIGHT: Widespread showers and storms will continue. Storms could produce gusty winds, small hail, and lots of lightning, but we are not expecting severe weather in Alabama as the track of the surface low is right through North Alabama and instability values are rather low as dew points are in mid 50s. Most of us will see a nice soaking and rain should be the greatest threat with this system. Rainfall amounts should range from one to two inches, with some heavier amounts possible. Widespread flash flooding is not expected, but there could be some isolated issues in poor drainage areas.

TOMORROW: Showers and storms should end during the morning from northwest to southeast across the state. As the cold front pushes south through the state, the shower and storm activity will be shifting down into South Alabama by afternoon. In the latest convective outlook for Tuesday, the SPC has a “marginal risk” of severe storms defined across the southern quarter of Alabama.

Temperatures tomorrow will be in the 70s degrees for much of Central Alabama, with some sunshine late in the day.

MIDWEEK: The front will stall and become stationary over South Alabama, keeping rain chances higher down that way. Anytime you get a stalled front in Alabama, it acts as a “highway” for impulses of energy to ride along and that it what we are expecting this week. A wave of low pressure will form along the front, and will ride along it through Alabama. This will allow for scattered showers to remain possible Wednesday and Thursday. Nothing especially heavy or widespread, but just understand a shower is possible from time to time, but the best rain chances will be across South Alabama. The sky will feature more clouds than sun, and the highs should be in the upper 60s and lower 70s.

FRIDAY: There could be a few lingering showers to start the day, but we are going to see an area of high pressure build in from the west and this will finally push the frontal boundary out of the state. This high pressure will settle in making for a fine Friday and another great weekend of weather.

SPLENDID SPRING WEEKEND: I know a lot of folks enjoy when the best weather is on the weekend, and it looks to occur again this upcoming weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday, we are forecasting mostly sunny days and clear nights. Highs will be in the upper 70s both days and overnight will be cool with lows in the mid 50s. Very nice indeed!

INTO NEXT WEEK: The high pressure will remain control rolling into the next week as dry weather continues Monday and Tuesday, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday with an approaching upper trough. Temperatures will be warming as well, and it still looks as though low 80s will become widespread early next week.