Rain Chances Rising; Heat Levels Lower By Sunday
RADAR CHECK: We have scattered showers and thunderstorms on radar this afternoon over the southern half of the state… mainly south of U.S. 80 and east of I-65. The rest of the state is under a partly sunny, hazy sky with temperatures in the 88-92 degree range. Scattered storms over South Alabama will fade after sunset, and tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the upper 60s and low 70s.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: The weather won’t change too much tomorrow; still hot, hazy, and humid with the best chance of scattered showers and storms over the southern half of the state. Odds of a shower or storm for any one spot over North Alabama have dropped into the 15-25 percent range. The high will be close to 90 degrees. Where storms do form tomorrow they could be strong with potential for some hail and strong gusty winds; SPC has added a low end “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for much of the state.
Then, on Sunday, the ridge over the region weakens, and with the approach of a cold front showers and storms will become more numerous statewide. It won’t rain all day, but periods of rain are likely, and a strong thunderstorm can’t be ruled out. Heat levels drop considerably as most places will see a high around 80 degrees.
NEXT WEEK: Rain chances will remain elevated Monday through Thursday as a moist, unstable airmass will remain in place. A few strong storms will be possible Thursday as a cold front approaches, and then the latest global model data suggests drier air will back into the state Friday, just in time for the holiday weekend. Highs will be in the 80s… See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.
GETTING DRY: Birmingham has received only 0.05″ of rain in the last 18 days. The last day with over one inch of rain was back on April 16, when the total was 2.59″. The surplus for the year is down to 4.92″.
FOOTBALL WEATHER: The Birmingham Stallions host the Michigan Panthers tomorrow evening (6:30p CT kickoff) at Protective Stadium; the weather will be warm and humid with an outside risk of a passing shower. Temperatures will fall from near 86 degrees at kickoff to near 80 by the final whistle.
ON THIS DATE IN 1957: A tornado touched down to the southwest of Kansas City and traveled a distance of seventy-one miles cutting a swath of near destruction through the southeastern suburbs of Ruskin Heights and Hickman Mills. The tornado claimed the lives of forty-five persons and left hundreds homeless. It was the worst weather disaster on record for Kansas City.
BEACH FORECAST: Click here to see the AlabamaWx Beach Forecast Center page.
WEATHER BRAINS: Don’t forget you can listen to our weekly weather show all about weather anytime on your favorite podcast app. James Spann and a team of meteorologists from around the nation bring on interesting guests; a great podcast for weather geeks/dweebs/weenies.
CONNECT: You can find me on all of the major social networks…
Loo for my next Weather Xtreme video here by 6:00 a.m. Monday… enjoy the weekend!
Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Weather Xtreme Videos
About the Author (Author Profile)
James Spann is one of the most recognized and trusted television meteorologists in the industry. He holds the AMS CCM designation and television seals from the AMS and NWA. He is a past winner of the Broadcast Meteorologist of the Year from both professional organizations.Subscribe
If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to receive more just like it.
