Widely Scattered Thunderstorms; Warm/Humid
JUNE IN ALABAMA: This is the time of the year when there is some risk of a shower or storm just about every day, but they tend to be rather scattered, and random. We actually have a few strong storms at daybreak over the eastern counties with a good bit of lightning…
These storms are ahead of a surface boundary near the Alabama/Tennessee border. This front will become nearly stationary over North Alabama today; by afternoon the best chance of scattered showers and storms will shift down into the southern half of the state. Otherwise, expect a partly sunny sky today with a high in the upper 80s.
REST OF THE WEEK: The front will wash out over the next 24 hours, and we expect some fairly routine mid-June weather tomorrow through Friday. Each day some risk of a shower or thunderstorm, but they should be widely scattered, and mostly during the afternoon and evening hours. Partly sunny days, mostly fair nights, and afternoon highs generally in the upper 80s.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: A 5880 meter 500 millibar upper ridge begins to build across the Deep South, meaning heat levels will be creeping up, and showers will become fewer in number Saturday and Sunday. Afternoon temperatures reach the low 90s both days with hazy sunshine.
NEXT WEEK: Hot weather continues for the first half of the week with only isolated showers or storms, but some evidence the ridge weakens later in the week, with heat levels coming down and a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.
AT THE BEACH: About 6 to 8 hours of sunshine each day through the weekend, with the daily risk of scattered showers and thunderstorms from Panama City Beach west to Gulf Shores. Highs on the immediate coast will range from 82 to 85, with upper 80s inland. The sea water temperature early this morning at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab is 83 degrees.
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