Warm and Humid; Scattered Storms
RADAR CHECK: Heavy downpours this afternoon are mainly over East Alabama, and the rain is not as widespread as recent days. But, new showers are forming over the western counties as I write this.
Showers and storms will wind down this evening soon after sunset.
BRING ON THE WEEKEND: The overall weather pattern won’t change much. The weather will be warm and humid both days with highs in the mid 80s. New model data continues to suggest that afternoon showers and storms tomorrow will be rather widely scattered, followed by an increase in coverage Sunday. SPC has all of Alabama in a “marginal risk” of severe weather for Sunday… main threats will come from gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rain with the stronger storms.
NEXT WEEK: The 12Z GFS hints at drier air trying to creep into North Alabama Monday and Tuesday which would mean few afternoon showers, but for most of the state we will maintain the usual risk of “scattered, mostly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms”. Highs will remain mostly in the mid 80s through the week, and toward the end of the week an upper low to the west could bring a higher coverage of showers and storms by Thursday and Friday. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.
GULF COAST WEATHER: About 7 to 9 hours of sunshine each day through the middle of next week from Panama City Beach over to Gulf Shores, with the daily chance of widely scattered showers or thunderstorms. Highs will remain in the low 80s on the immediate coast, with mid to upper 80s inland. The sea water temperature this afternoon at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab is 80 degrees.
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