Rain For The Fourth

James Spann | July 3, 2013 @ 4:07 pm

** No afternoon weather xtreme video today… We are on a holiday schedule for the rest of the week**

RAIN AND STORMS: Not much change in the overall thinking for the Alabama weather situation for the next few days. A deep layer of tropical moisture will be parked on top of Alabama, and with a strong upper trough to the west of the state providing good dynamic support, occasional showers and thunderstorms are likely through Friday.

We are expecting rain amounts in the 2 to 4 inch range for most of the state, but some locations, especially over East Alabama, could see more. Along the way there could be a few strong thunderstorms, but widespread severe storms are not expected.

The National Weather Service is continuing a flash flood watch for roughly the eastern half of Alabama, for areas along and east of I 65, through Friday.

It is impossible to get specific start and stop times for the rain for any given location, but rain could be a factor for fireworks displays across the state tomorrow night.

THE WEEKEND: A very moist air mass stays in place on Saturday, so showers and thunderstorms will remain likely. Showers should thin out a little bit on Sunday as precipitable water values drop slightly.

Next week should feature temperatures that are warmer and showers and thunderstorms that are fewer in number, weather more typical for July in Alabama as temperatures approach the lower 90s.

AT THE BEACH: Wet weather is likely along the central gulf coast tomorrow and Friday, periods of rain and a few thunderstorms. The rain will be heavy at times and flash flooding is possible. Strong winds could also develop possibly gusting to gale force at times. Showers are still possible Saturday and Sunday on the Gulf Coast, but they should be fewer in number.

I will post a new weather extreme video here tomorrow morning… Enjoy the holiday and stay dry!

Tags: wet

Category: Alabama's Weather

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James Spann is one of the most recognized and trusted television meteorologists in the industry. He holds the AMS CCM designation and television seals from the AMS and NWA. He is a past winner of the Broadcast Meteorologist of the Year from both professional organizations.