Spotty Afternoon Storms for Northeast and Central Alabama, But Calmer Weekend Ahead

On days like this with lots of cold air showers, we used to say the radar looks like it has measles, but we don’t dare go there these days…

Spotty Afternoon Storms for Northeast and Central Alabama, But Calmer Weekend Ahead

Scattered showers and thunderstorms have developed this afternoon across northeast and central Alabama, especially along and east of I-65. These storms are mostly below severe limits but are producing:

• Lightning
• Gusty winds up to 30–40 mph
• Small hail (pea to dime size)
• Brief downpours

In northeast Alabama and southern middle Tennessee, areas like Huntsville, Scottsboro, Fort Payne, and Rainsville have seen some stronger cells. Soils remain saturated from recent rain, and minor flooding or ponding of water is possible, especially in low-lying areas of Cullman, southern Marshall, and southern DeKalb counties.

Further south, showers and occasional storms have developed in parts of central Alabama, including areas around Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Clanton, Montgomery, and Auburn. These are expected to remain below severe thresholds but could bring brief gusty winds and lightning.

All storm activity should diminish after sunset. An upper-level ridge will move in from the west tonight, clearing skies and allowing temperatures to drop into the upper 30s to lower 40s. Winds will shift to the north-northwest around 5–10 mph with occasional gusts to 15 mph.

Looking ahead: A beautiful spring weekend is on tap. Highs will return to the upper 60s on Saturday, and by Sunday, warm air advection kicks in with highs climbing into the mid to upper 70s under sunny skies.

Stay weather-aware through the evening, and enjoy the quiet weather ahead!

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