Temperatures trend hotter this week with highs in the mid to upper 90s through Friday. Tuesday and Wednesday could be the hottest days, with high temperatures in many locations in the upper 90s.
Sunday looks hot and humid again, with high temperatures in the mid 90s but peak afternoon heat indices higher than that. Showers and storms become scattered about during the afternoon, providing heat relief for some.
A heat advisory was issued for west-central Alabama early Friday morning. It continues until 9PM Friday evening. However, showers and storms likely become scattered to numerous during the afternoon and linger into the evening.
However, additional showers or storms affect our area Thursday afternoon. These storms likely produce heavy rain for at least a short time, lightning, and perhaps strong wind gusts.
Showers and storms likely become scattered about Wednesday afternoon. Before cooling rain arrives, daytime highs reach the low to mid 90s.
The storm prediction center lowered the severe weather risk from slight (level 2/5) to marginal (1/5) by Sunday afternoon. A few storms may still become strong to severe Sunday evening.
Our weather pattern remains unchanged Friday through the weekend. Scattered daytime showers and storms form across our area each day.
Our weather pattern looks routine for early July for the rest of the week. Scattered showers and storms form Thursday and Friday afternoon.
A few storms may become strong to severe Wednesday afternoon and evening. All of our area lies within a marginal severe risk. Strong wind gusts and large hail are the primary hazards.
Independence day looks hot and humid with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s. Showers and storms become scattered to numerous during the afternoon
