Wet & Cool Weather Ahead
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We are expecting periods of rain through Friday for the entire state. No severe weather, but there could certainly be some embedded rumbles of thunder the next couple of days. All this is thanks to a stalled front over the northern Gulf of Mexico, and impulses of energy that are riding up and along the front.
No constant rains, but expect rain at just about anytime, and the latest model output for rainfall totals for South-Central Alabama shows most locations picking up anywhere from one-half inch to an inch and half; not enough to worry about flash flooding.
You will definitely need to have the rain gear close by through at least Friday. When it is not raining, the sky should be mostly cloudy and temperatures will be held down. Highs should be in the mid 60s, while overnight lows will be in the 50s.
SATURDAY: Unfortunately, we are going to have leave the chance of a few scattered showers and clouds in the forecast as a CAD (cold air damming) setup to the east will allow for this to occur. Highs Saturday should be in the mid to upper 60s.
SPLENDID SPRING WEATHER: Finally the high pressure will nudge its way into the Southeast and the terrific weather will finally make its way into the state. Late Saturday the weather should be improving and by Sunday, sunshine galore returns with afternoon highs well into the 70s. The high pressure will remain in control of our weather as we roll into the next week, and Monday looks to be marvelous; with sunshine, blue sky, and highs in the 80s.
REST OF NEXT WEEK: The 12Z GFS has backed off on the rain chances on Tuesday, but we will leave the threat of on isolated shower in the forecast Tuesday afternoon. Then beyond that, for now, the rest of next week looks to be fairly tranquil with mainly sunny days and fair nights. Long range model output below, still shows the warming trend beginning early next week.
