Showers Remain Isolated Tomorrow; Temps Below Average
RADAR CHECK: We have a handful of small showers over the eastern and southern part of Alabama this afternoon, otherwise the sky is partly sunny and hazy with temperatures mostly in the mid to upper 80s. The isolated showers will end tonight after sunset.
The weather won’t change much tomorrow; partly sunny with a few isolated showers during the afternoon and evening hours. The high will remain in the 85-89 degree range for most communities.
FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: An upper trough will bring an increase in the number of scattered showers and thunderstorms on these three days. Most of the showers will come from about 1:00 until 11:00 p.m., and the chance of any one spot getting wet will be in the 40-60 percent range each day. Otherwise, look for a mix of sun and clouds with highs between 85 and 90 degrees…. below average for August in Alabama.
NEXT WEEK: An upper ridge will build, meaning increasing heat levels and fewer showers. Highs through the week will be mostly in the low 90s, with potential for a few mid 90s along the way. Afternoon showers and storms should be widely scattered… See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: There are signs of life across the eastern part of the Atlantic basin. A tropical wave is forecast to move off of the west coast of Africa by late Thursday. Environmental conditions appear somewhat conducive for gradual development thereafter over the far eastern tropical Atlantic through the weekend into early next week while the system moves generally westward at about 15 mph. Chance of development over the next five days is 40 percent.
A tropical wave located over the central tropical Atlantic is producing a broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions are expected to be marginally conducive for some slow development east of the Lesser Antilles by Sunday and into early next week while the disturbance moves west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of development with this feature over the next five days is 20 percent.
There are no systems near the Gulf of Mexico or the U.S. for now.
ON THIS DATE IN 2008: Severe storms moved across northern Illinois and Indiana with tornadoes and stiff winds reported. With tornado sirens blaring, the game at Wrigley Field between Cubs and Astros was stopped as fans were told to evacuate to the lower concourse. Passengers at O’Hare International Airport were evacuated to lower levels of buildings as well. An estimated 350 flights were cancelled.
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