Humid Days; Scattered Showers And Storms

RADAR CHECK: Most of the showers and storms across Alabama at mid-afternoon are over the eastern half of the state, but they are moving northwest, and the western counties will have a chance at some rain over the next few hours. So far the heavier storms have roughly along and south of I-85…

REST OF THE WEEK: The blanket of moist air will stay over the region, and each day we will need to mention at least scattered showers and thunderstorms. They will be most active during the afternoon and evening hours, but with high precipitable water values, we can’t rule out a late night or morning shower in spots. The sun will be out at times, and highs will be in the 80s.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: We will keep an eye on the northern Gulf of Mexico as global models continue to show potential for a broad tropical or sub-tropical type low. NHC gives it a 20 percent of developing during the next five days…

One way or another, it could bring enhanced rain coverage to parts of the Gulf Coast region Saturday through Monday, but it is simply too early to call. The GFS pushes the broad low into Alabama by Monday, while the ECMWF keeps it a little west of Alabama Monday, coming up through Southeast Louisiana and West Mississippi.

Even without the tropical low, the chance of showers and storms will stay in the forecast over the long holiday weekend. But, the sun should be out occasionally, and there will be decent breaks in the rain. Highs will be mostly in the low to mid 80s. We will have better clarity on the potential Gulf system later in the week.

HOLIDAY WEEKEND ON THE GULF COAST: Needless to say, we have many questions about the weather from Gulf Shores over to Destin and Panama City Beach. The Gulf feature will certainly limit the amount of sun, and it will rain at times, but we do expect about 2-4 hours of sun daily at this point. Again, keep an eye on blog discussions this week for a better look at the potential axis of higher rain over the weekend. Click here to see the AlabamaWx Beach Forecast Center page.

NEXT WEEK: Maritime tropical air will remain over Alabama, meaning the mix of sun and scattered storms will continue with highs mostly in the 80s. Since meteorological summer begins in 11 days, you might want to read this post on summer weather in Alabama.

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