Beneficial Rain Possible For Alabama Sunday Through Much Of Next Week

SUNNY DAY: The sky is sunny across Alabama this afternoon thanks to an unusually dry airmass that has moved in from the northeast. Temperatures are in the mid 80s over the northern counties, and close to 90 to the south. Humidity levels are noticeably lower across North Alabama; for example the humidity has dropped to 27 percent at Huntsville with a dew point of 48. Tonight will be clear and pleasant… cooler spots will dip into the 50s.

Much of Alabama will stay dry tomorrow, but a few scattered showers and storms could show up across the southwest counties. Tomorrow’s high will be in the 87-92 degree range.

Moist air returns Sunday along with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. SPC has introduced a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms for the northwest corner of the state, with a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) down to Northport, Gardendale, and Centre.

Heavier storms on Sunday will be capable of producing strong winds and some hail. It won’t rain all day, but a few periods of rain are likely with highs in the 80s.

NEXT WEEK: An unsettled weather pattern is setting up next week, and there will be a risk of showers and thunderstorms on a daily basis. Much of Alabama has potential for some needed and beneficial rain; average rain totals could exceed three inches over the northern 2/3 of the state. Of course, there will be some sun at times through the week, and highs will be mostly in the 80s. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.

TROPICS: The Atlantic basin remains quiet, and tropical storm formation is not expected through the next seven days.

ON THIS DATE IN 1966: Hurricane Alma made landfall over the eastern Florida panhandle becoming the earliest hurricane to make landfall on the United States mainland.

Look for my next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. Monday… enjoy the weekend!

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