Warm Through Mid-Week

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WARM AFTERNOONS: Alabama’s weather will be warm and dry through tomorrow with mostly sunny warm afternoons; we expect a high in the mid 80s, and some spots will see upper 80s tomorrow, well above our average high of 80 degrees (Birmingham data) for October 1.

THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Moisture levels begin to rise on Thursday. The weather stays very warm, with a high in the mid to upper 80s, and we will introduce the risk of scattered showers by Thursday afternoon. But, the better chance of showers and storms will come Friday as a cold front moves into our state. We project rain amounts of 1/2 to 3/4 inch for most communities, and we can’t rule out a strong storm or two.

West of Alabama, SPC has defined the standard “slight risk” of severe weather for much of Arkansas and Missouri, ahead of the front, for Thursday, but there is no formal severe weather risk Friday. The primary dynamic support will be north of our state, which should prevent organized severe weather from being an issue, but there is clearly the chance of strong storms with surface based CAPE values expected exceed 1,000 j/kg.

There is a decent chance the rain will end by the time high school football games begin Friday night, especially from Birmingham north and west.

COOL WEEKEND: The coolest air so far this season will blow into Alabama Friday night. The weekend will feature a brilliantly sunny sky Saturday and Sunday; highs in the 70s, and morning lows between 45 and 52 degrees. You might even need a light jacket if you will be out early in the day. Picture perfect fall weather.

The dry weather continues into early next week with just a slow warming trend. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

FOOTBALL WEATHER: Showers are possible for high school football games across North/Central Alabama Thursday evening with temperatures in the 70s. Showers and storms Friday should end by kickoff time Friday evening from Birmingham north and west, but some rain could linger east and south of Birmingham for the first half of some of the games. Temperatures Friday evening will fall into the 60s with a fresh north breeze developing.

Saturday, Alabama travels to Ole Miss for a game that kicks off at 2:30 in Oxford. The weather could not be better. Total sunshine, about 74 degrees at kickoff with low humidity and a pleasant north breeze. Temperatures will fall into the upper 60s by the final whistle.

Auburn hosts LSU Saturday evening (6:00p kickoff) at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Again, a perfect night for football. A clear sky; 68 degrees at kickoff, with potential for upper 50s by the fourth quarter. Zero chance of rain.

UAB plays at Western Kentucky Saturday evening (6:00p kickoff)… it will be a clear, cool night in Bowling Green with 62 degrees at kickoff, and low 50s by the fourth quarter. You will need a light jacket.

GULF COAST WEATHER: Mostly sunny and warm today and tomorrow from Panama City over to Gulf Shores with highs in the 80s. An afternoon shower is possible Thursday, followed by a better coverage of showers and storms Friday. The weekend will be beautiful with sunshine in full supply and a high around 80 degrees.

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Category: Alabama's Weather