Storms Mainly Over Southeast Alabama Today
RADAR CHECK: Most of the really active showers and thunderstorms today are south of I-85, and east of I-65, over the southern counties of Alabama. They are producing lots of lightning, gusty winds, and very heavy rain as they move southeast.
The northern half of the state is generally dry, with temperatures between 85 and 90 degrees.
REST OF THE WEEK: Tomorrow looks relatively dry for North/Central Alabama, with a partly sunny sky and only isolated showers; we should reach the upper 80s tomorrow afternoon. Then, on Thursday and Friday, we will forecast a mix of sun and clouds both days with the risk of scattered, mostly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Highs will remain in the 87 to 90 degree range.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: An upper ridge begins to build across the Southeast U.S., and that means increasing heat levels, and fewer showers around Saturday and Sunday. A good chance we reach the low 90s both days, with only a small risk of any one spot seeing a cooling afternoon shower.
And, it looks like the upper ridge will persist into much of next week, meaning some of the hottest weather so far this year with daily highs in the low to mid 90s, with only very isolated afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.
AT THE BEACH: About 5 to 7 hours of sunshine each day through the weekend on the coast from Panama City Beach west to Gulf Shores, with the daily chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid 80s along the immediate coast, and closer to 90 degrees inland. Sea water temperatures are mostly in the mid 80s.
TROPICS: The Atlantic basin remains quiet, and tropical storm formation is not expected this week. No sign of any tropical issues for the Atlantic or the Gulf through mid-month from global computer models.
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