Showers Out There This Afternoon

Scott Martin | November 9, 2024 @ 3:11 pm

Showers are currently moving through Jefferson County and approaching the downtown Birmingham area. Umbrellas will be needed very shortly down at Protective Life Stadium for the UAB game. There are a few more scattered showers out there across the area, and where they are falling, the rain is much needed. The readings at 2pm showed that Selma and Talladega were the warm spots at 81, while Haleyville was the cool spot at 70. Every other reporting station were in between those readings.

Rain chances will continue this evening and into the overnight hours, and winds will become breezy as well. Lows will be in the upper 50s to the upper 60s tonight, while rain chances will be highest in the northwest and slowly diminishes as you move southeast.

Rain chances will be a little higher on Sunday across the area, with rain likely in the northwest and slowly dropping as you move southeast. Some thunder will be possible during the afternoon hours with the main daytime heating. Highs will be in the 70s.

Tropical Storm Rafael is currently located at 25.5°N and 91.7°W, about 315 miles north-northwest of Progreso, Mexico. It has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and is moving west-northwest at 5 mph (7 km/h). The storm’s central pressure is estimated at 1000 mb (29.53 inches). No coastal watches or warnings are in effect at this time.

Rafael is slowly moving over the central Gulf of Mexico and is expected to weaken further. By early next week, it is forecast to become a post-tropical remnant low. The storm is likely to meander through Sunday before shifting southward on Monday and Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend up to 115 miles from Rafael’s center. Swells generated by the storm are impacting parts of the northern and western Gulf Coast, creating dangerous surf and rip currents. Residents should stay informed through local weather offices for updates.

Rainfall linked to Rafael is expected to bring 3 to 6 inches of rain to parts of Southwest and Central Louisiana through Sunday, with isolated amounts reaching up to 10 inches. This could lead to flash flooding in affected areas. Stay alert to weather advisories and warnings as conditions develop.

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.