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The weakness in the upper air pattern that has been helping to enhance rain chances for the Southeast US for the last several days continued to bring more showers than usual to much of Alabama yesterday and last night. The effects of this weakness can still be seen on radar this morning with some weak showers in East Central Mississippi. But the models continue to promote the dissipation of this weakness with the building of the upper ridge over the weekend and into next week.

Without an airmass change, we simply cannot rule out the development of an afternoon shower or two, but as the upper ridge builds stronger we will see a reduction to the number and coverage of showers. Temperatures will also be on the increase with highs working upwards into the lower and middle 90s for the middle of next week.

A strong short wave trough moving across the Great Lakes on Wednesday and Thursday promises to bring a weak frontal boundary into the Tennessee River Valley which could spark an increase to showers especially north of Central Alabama. However, the upper trough passes well north of here so I expect to see the front wash out as the strong westerlies remain along the US-Canadian border.

BEACH WEATHER: Pretty great weather along the beaches of Alabama and Northwest Florida for the weekend and the week ahead. Rain chances will remain fairly small. Highs will be in the upper 80s to near 90F. Lows will be in the lower 70s. Water temperatures are in the lower and middle 80s.

TROPICS: Are still quiet with some cloudiness along the Southeast US coast. While some development of this area is possible, chances for a tropical storm remain low.

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Looking forward to getting some locally grown fresh vegetables at Helena’s Market Day today in Buck Creek Park. Be sure to stop by the event from 8 am to noon and it continues through July and August. The next Weather Xtreme Video will be posted by 8 am or so on Sunday. Godspeed.

-Brian-

Category: Alabama's Weather