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Some Sun; Scattered Showers/Storms

| June 1, 2017 @ 6:35 am

WELCOME TO METEOROLOGICAL SUMMER: Those of us in the weather business consider summer from June 1 through August 31… it makes it much easier for record keeping. In terms of astronomy, however, summer begins on the day of the solstice; this year on June 20 at 11:24p CT. This is when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, and we have the largest amount of daylight.

HUMID AIR HANGS OVER ALABAMA: Alabama’s weather won’t change much today and tomorrow; muggy conditions continue, and we will maintain the risk of scattered showers and thunderstorms, most active during the afternoon and evening hours. The chance of any one spot getting wet will be in the 30 percent range… otherwise expect a mix of sun and clouds with a high in the mid 80s. Birmingham’s average high for the first day of June is 85.

THE WEEKEND: Pretty much the same story; sunshine at times, and the risk of scattered showers and storms both days with highs in the mid 80s. Understand these showers will be pretty random, and there is no way of knowing exactly when and where they pop up… just be ready for one from time to time if you have something planned outdoors. And, if you hear thunder, get inside. Lightning is the prime threat from summer storms in Alabama.

NEXT WEEK: Still seeing decent signals from global models that drier, continental air will push into Alabama Tuesday and Wednesday. If this indeed happens, humidity levels will be lower, nights cooler, and showers will vanish for the mid-week period. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS: Today is the first day of the Atlantic/Gulf of Mexico hurricane season; things are quiet and no tropical storms are expected through the weekend. Long-term averages for the number of
named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes are 12, 6, and 3, respectively.

One tropical cyclone, Tropical Storm Arlene, already formed this year in April. The next named storm that forms this season will be Bret. Names for this year: Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don, Emily, Franklin, Gert, Harvey, Irma, Jose, Katia, Lee, Maria, Nate, Ophelia, Philippe, Rina, Sean, Tammy, Vince, and Whitney.

BEACH FORECAST: Click here to see the AlabamaWx Beach Forecast Center page. The Beach Forecast is partially underwritten by the support of Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Click here to see Brett/Robinson’s Own Your Summer specials now!

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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.

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