Saturday Weather Briefing Video — Strong to Severe Storms Possible This Weekend

The Central Alabama Weekend
A westerly flow over Central Alabama on Saturday will keep moisture levels high, and with high instability rates, scattered to numerous showers and storms will become likely by afternoon and into the evening. Locations along and west of I-65 could see some strong to severe storms. It will feel gross outside as humidity levels remain high. Highs in the upper 80s to the lower 90s.

Wind fields will be even stronger on Sunday as a shortwave moves into the area, which will increase our risk of storms. A Slight Risk is up for nearly all of North and Central Alabama through the day. Damaging winds and large hail will be possible. Rainfall could be heavy in stronger storms, and some localized flooding issues may occur. Highs in the lower 80s to the lower 90s.

Next Week
The northern half of Central Alabama will mainly be rain-free on Monday, while most of the scattered storm activity will be over the southern half. A few strong storms will be possible along and south of I-85. Highs in the mid to upper 80s.

Ridging starts to take over our weather pattern on Tuesday, which will allow for more sunshine, while only having a small chance of a few isolated afternoon storms. Highs in the upper 80s to the lower 90s.

A southwesterly flow will develop with the ridging on Wednesday, that will increase our moisture levels along with our rain chances. Scattered to numerous showers and storms will be possible. Highs in the upper 80s to the lower 90s.

Much of the same on Thursday… Scattered to numerous storms becoming likely by the afternoon to early evening. Highs in the upper 80s to the lower 90s.

And at the end of the forecast period on Friday… While rain chances remain unchanged, heat levels will be on the rise as highs will reach the upper 80s to the mid 90s.

The Tropics
All remains very calm across the Atlantic basin and tropical storm formation is not expected through the next seven days.

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