Scattered Summer Storms
RADAR CHECK: Another afternoon of scattered showers and thunderstorms across Alabama. Heavier storms are capable of producing some hail and strong, gusty winds, and they all have very frequent lightning…
These storms will die down later tonight, once the sun goes down.
TOMORROW/THURSDAY: Not much change, although I do think storms will be fewer in number on these days as the upper trough just north of our state dissipates. Partly sunny, hot, humid days with a few afternoon thunderstorms in scattered spots; highs 91-95.
FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: Pretty much the same story, although showers and storms should increase a bit on these three days with a weak surface front approaching from the north. Still, they will be scattered, and days will feature a mix of sun and clouds with highs generally in the low 90s.
NEXT WEEK: Global models continue to show potential for some nasty heat developing northwest of Alabama thanks to a strong upper high, but we will be only on the periphery of that, so our weather won’t change much, and we expect more classic summer weather with a mix of sun and scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 90s.
TROPICS: Dry air covers much of the tropical Atlantic basin, and tropical storm formation is not expected anytime soon.
AT THE BEACH: As is usually the case this time of the year, a passing shower or storm will happen from time to time, but we expect about 7 to 9 hours of sunshine daily through the weekend from Gulf Shores over to Panama City Beach. Highs on the immediate coast in the 87-90 degree range, with low to mid 90s inland. See a very detailed Gulf Coast forecast here.
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