Unsettled Weather Continues Today; Drier Tomorrow

RADAR CHECK: More heavy downpours are moving across parts of North and West Alabama at daybreak this morning…

We will maintain the chance of occasional showers and storms statewide today as a deep, cold core upper trough moves through. Heavier thunderstorms will come over the eastern half of the state where SPC has a “marginal risk” of severe storms defined…

Storms over East Alabama could produce small hail and gusty winds later today, but the higher severe weather probabilities are east of Alabama. Temperatures will be far below average today with a high only in the 68-72 degree range for most places.

TOMORROW/FRIDAY: As drier air returns to the state, the sky becomes partly to mostly sunny tomorrow with a high in the mid 70s. Then, temperatures return to average late May levels Friday with highs well up in the 80s along with a good supply of sunshine.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Saturday looks very warm, if not hot, and generally dry despite rising moisture levels… expect a high in the 87 to 90 degree range. Then, we will bring back a chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday and Monday with a cold front slowly approaching the state. The rain won’t be continuous, and no “wash out”, but just be ready for the occasional passing shower or thunderstorm. Highs Sunday and Monday should be in the mid 80s with some sun possible between showers.

REST OF NEXT WEEK: The weather looks pretty quiet with mostly dry conditions Tuesday through Friday with seasonal temperatures; highs will be mostly in the low to mid 80s. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

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I will be doing a weather program this morning for an EMS workshop at Grandview Medical Center… look for the next Weather Xtreme video here by 4:00 this afternoon. Enjoy the day!

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