Scattered Storms Again Today; Dry Air Arrives Friday
RADAR CHECK: Just before daybreak we have a few spotty showers over the western third of Alabama, otherwise it is a quiet morning with temperatures mostly in the low to mid 70s. Expect a high in the 87-91 degree range today with random, scattered showers and storms forming again this afternoon and tonight. The chance of any one spot seeing rain today is 50-60 percent.
The best chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms tomorrow will shift into the eastern and southern counties of the state, otherwise the sky will be partly sunny with a high in the mid to upper 80s. Most of West and North Alabama will be dry.
FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: A dry, continental airmass will drop into the Deep South Friday and Saturday; these two days will likely be rain-free across Alabama with lower humidity levels and cooler nights. Highs will be in the 80s; some of the cooler spots could dip into the 50s early Saturday morning. Then, on Sunday, moisture levels rise and we will bring back the chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
NEXT WEEK: Global models are not in good agreement, leading to a low confidence forecast. The reliable European global model suggests a front will pass through the state Monday with a chance of showers and storms, followed by another shot of dry air Tuesday and Wednesday. Then, scattered showers and storms should return by Thursday and Friday. Highs will be in the 80s through the week… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: The Atlantic basin remains quiet. No named tropical storms have formed in Western Hemisphere (the eastern North Pacific or North Atlantic) so far this year. NHC does not anticipate formation in next 7 days. The last time that Western Hemisphere had 0 named storms through June 11 was in 2009.
ON THIS DATE IN 1976: When water began leaking from Idaho’s new Teton Dam, there seemed to be no cause for alarm. On this date, warnings were frantic that the dam was about to break. As workers tried to shore up the crumbling dam, it crumbled shortly after 11 AM, sending 180 billion gallons of water pouring through Teton Canyon. 11 people lost their lives, but the toll would have been much higher if the dam had failed at night and residents had been asleep.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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