Weekend Cool-Down Ahead

RADAR CHECK: So far today, the majority of the showers and storms have been over the southern two-thirds of Alabama. Heaviest rain of all is south of Montgomery; Conecuh County down in South Alabama is under a flash flood warning until 9:15 p.m.

A cold front is nearing I-20, and drier air will work southward tonight. Best chance of showers and storms after dark will come over the southern half of the state.

TOMORROW: The day tomorrow will be mostly dry with only a small risk of any one spot seeing shower; the sky will be partly sunny with a high between 85 and 88 degrees. But, tomorrow night, another cold front will bring a band of showers and thunderstorms, which could bring a few lightning delays at high school football stadiums.

THE WEEKEND: We will maintain the chance of a few lingering showers Saturday morning, but by midday the northern half of the state should be dry, with the sky becoming mostly sunny along with a fresh north breeze and lower humidity values. The high Saturday will be only in the mid to upper 70s.

Sunday morning will be cool with a low between 50 and 55 degrees for most communities; then the day Sunday will feature sunshine in full supply, low humidity, and comfortable temperatures. Sunday’s high will stay in the mid to upper 70s.

NEXT WEEK: Monday morning will be cool again with a low between 48 and 52; colder pockets across North Alabama could reach the mid 40s. Then, expect mostly sunny weather during the day Monday and Tuesday with highs creeping back up into the low to mid 80s. A few showers are possible by Wednesday and Thursday, but for now it doesn’t look like a big rain event. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

FOOTBALL WEATHER: Most high school stadiums will be dry tonight from Birmingham north; a few showers or storms are possible south of Birmingham. Tomorrow night will feature a better chance of showers and thunderstorms, so we suggest taking the rain gear. Temperatures will be mostly in the 70s.

Alabama hosts Middle Tennessee State at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday afternoon; kickoff is at 3:00. The sky will be partly to mostly sunny during the game, with temperatures falling from the upper 70s at kickoff, into the upper 60s by the final whistle along with a north breeze of 10-20 mph.

Auburn plays their first game of the season at Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday against Jacksonville State; kickoff is at 11:00. Showers are possible during the first half of the game, but the second half should be dry. Temperatures will hover in the mid to upper 70s.

TROPICS: Tropical Henri is east of Bermuda in the Atlantic, moving north. This will become post-tropical this weekend and turn east, and is no threat to the U.S. A new tropical wave is moving off the coast of Africa; some slow development is possible in coming days.

AT THE BEACH: About 5 to 7 hours of sunshine tomorrow and Saturday on the coast from Panama City Beach west to Gulf Shores, with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Then, sunny weather Sunday through Tuesday. Highs will be in the 80s, and sea water temperatures are holding in the mid 80s.

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Category: Alabama's Weather