Higher Rain Coverage Ahead; Lower Heat Levels
RADAR CHECK: Rain is falling early this morning in spot spots north and west of Birmingham; the rest of the state is dry with temperatures in the 70s. With a mix of sun and clouds we expect a high in the low to mid 90s today with random, scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and early tonight. The chance of any one specific place seeing rain today is 30-40 percent.
Scattered showers and storms will become more numerous tomorrow and Thursday as the ridge continues to weaken over the Deep South. Heat levels will trend lower with highs in the low 90s in most places tomorrow, followed by upper 80s Thursday.
FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: A relatively wet, unsettled pattern is setting up for Alabama on these three days with occasional showers and thunderstorms likely. Not a total wash-out, but rain is likely at times with a few downpours involved. Beneficial rain is a good possibility, and daytime temperatures will be well below average with highs only in the mid 80s.
NEXT WEEK: The pattern won’t change much; we expect numerous showers and thunderstorms on daily basis with highs only in the mid to upper 80s on most days. While rain distribution on summer days is always not very even, average rain amounts for the next 7 days will be in the 2-3 inch range. No sign of any excessive heat issues for the rest of July… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: The Atlantic basin remains very quiet, and tropical storm formation is not expected for at least the next seven days.
MONDAY’S STORMS: It was feast or famine in terms of rain across Alabama yesterday. While some places didn’t get a drop, other communities were soaked. Here are some rain totals…
Weaver 3.83″
Mobile 2.67″
Coker 1.29″
Heflin 1.15″
Lake View .90″
Montgomery .60″
Tuscaloosa .59″
Anniston .56″
ON THIS DATE IN 1979: The most damaging tornado in Wyoming history touched down 3 miles west-northwest of the Cheyenne airport. This strong tornado moved east or east-southeast across the northern part of Cheyenne, causing $22 million in damage and one fatality.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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