Heat Levels Fall Next Week
RADAR CHECK: We actually have a few tiny, isolated showers across Central Alabama this afternoon; you can count the number of showers on one hand, and they have lasted only about 10-15 minutes. Most places are hot and dry with a partly to mostly sunny sky along with temperatures in the low to mid 90s.
TOMORROW THROUGH SUNDAY: No real change. Mostly sunny days, fair nights, hot afternoons, and little if any risk of showers. Highs will remain in the 90-95 degree range, with morning lows mostly in the upper 60s as the upper ridge holds.
FOOTBALL WEATHER: For the high school games tomorrow night, the sky will be mostly fair with temperatures falling through the 80s.
Alabama hosts Kent State at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday morning (11:00a CT kickoff)… the sky will be partly to mostly sunny with temperatures rising from near 88 at kickoff, to 93 degrees by the final whistle.
Auburn will host LSU at Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday evening (5:00p CT kickoff)… the sky will be mostly clear with temperatures falling through the 80s.
NEXT WEEK: A deep upper trough over the western U.S. will get closer, driving a cold front our way. We will bring in a chance of showers and possibly a few thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday as the front slowly slips into the state. The high Monday will drop into the low 80s, and the new (12Z) GFS run is printing a high of only 77 degrees for Birmingham on Tuesday. A lingering shower is possible Wednesday, but it looks like cooler and drier air will arrive Thursday and Friday. The GFS is showing a low of 56 degrees for Birmingham next Thursday morning (September 29).
AT THE BEACH: Mostly sunny days, fair nights, and a few widely scattered storms on the coast from Panama City Beach over to Gulf Shores through the weekend. Highs in the upper 80s on the immediate coast, low 90s inland. See a very detailed Gulf Coast forecast here.
TROPICS: Tropical Depression Karl (looks like it is about to regain tropical storm strength), and Tropical Storm Lisa in the Atlantic will recurve, and are no threat to land. A new wave is coming off the coast of Africa, with some potential for slow development in 3-5 days. Nothing threatening the Gulf of Mexico anytime soon, however.
WEATHER BRAINS: Don’t forget you can listen to our weekly 90 minute netcast anytime on the web, or on iTunes. This is the show all about weather featuring many familiar voices, including our meteorologists here at ABC 33/40.
CONNECT: You can find me on all of the major social networks…
Facebook
Twitter
Google Plus
Instagram
I had a great time today visiting the first graders at Tarrant Elementary, and the third graders at Erwin Intermediate School in Center Point… be looking for them on the Pepsi KIDCAM today at 5:00 and 6:00 on ABC 33/40 News! The next Weather Xtreme video will be posted here by 7:00 a.m. tomorrow…
Category: Alabama's Weather
About the Author (Author Profile)
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.Subscribe
If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to receive more just like it.
