Summer Preview Through Mid-Week
BLUE SKY: Nothing but sun across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures between 77 and 81 degrees at most spots; the average high for May 8 in Birmingham is 80. Tonight will be clear and pleasant; most places will be in the mid 50s early tomorrow, but colder pockets could see upper 40s.
WARM THROUGH MID-WEEK: An upper ridge will mean very warm and dry weather through Thursday. Highs between 86 and 89 degrees with a good supply of sunshine tomorrow and Wednesday. Thursday will be partly sunny with a high between 85 and 88.
RAIN RETURNS FRIDAY: Global models continue to show rain and thunderstorms moving into Alabama at some point during the day Friday with the next storm system to the west; seems now like the main window for rain will come from around 2:00 Friday afternoon through 2:00 a.m. Saturday. Keep in mind this timing could change as we get closer to the event.
A strong thunderstorm is possible Friday evening, but the overall severe weather parameters for now look less than impressive, and SPC does not have any severe weather risk defined for Day 5 (Friday). Rain amounts between 1/2 and 1 inch are likely.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: The sky will become partly to mostly sunny Saturday with a high near 80 degrees, and Sunday looks warm and dry with ample sun and a high in the low to mid 80s. Early morning lows over the weekend will be around 60 degrees, with 50s for the cooler spots.
NEXT WEEK: For now the first half of the week looks dry and warm; seems like the next chance of showers will come around Thursday May 18. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.
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