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RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, are mainly across the southwest and northeast corners of Alabama this afternoon. Some of the heaviest rain is over Mobile and Baldwin counties. The central part of the state is pretty much rain-free, but a few showers could form during the next few hours.
OCEAN OF HUMIDITY: Deep tropical moisture will remain in place across Alabama through the weekend, and scattered showers and thunderstorms will form again later today and early tonight.
RADAR CHECK: Rain is relatively widespread over the northern third of Alabama this afternoon… north of I-20… where temperatures are only in the 70s and low 80s. South Alabama has seen some sun today, but showers and storms are beginning to increase there at mid-afternoon.
UNSETTLED PATTERN CONTINUES: With an upper trough axis just to the west and deep tropical moisture in place, we expect periods of rain and a few thunderstorms across Alabama today with a generally cloudy sky. Highs will be in the 79-84 degree range for most places, well below average for late July in Alabama.
RADAR CHECK: Large areas of rain along with a few strong thunderstorms continue across Alabama this afternoon. Flooding is possible with the heavier storms thanks to very high precipitable water values. Temperatures are only in the 70s and 80s across the state thanks to clouds and rain. Showers will remain possible through the night.
RADAR CHECK: Large areas of mostly light rain are moving across Alabama early this morning as an upper trough persists just to the west. Expect occasional rain today along with a few thunderstorms; temperatures will hover in the upper 70s and low 80s most of the day with a cloudy sky.
RADAR CHECK: Numerous showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, continue across Alabama this afternoon. We will maintain a good chance of occasional showers and storms tonight as a deep layer of tropical moisture remains in places.
UNSETTLED PATTERN CONTINUES: Deep, tropical moisture will linger across Alabama through the rest of the week with daily rounds of showers and a few thunderstorms. Of course, there will be nice breaks in the rain, and the sun will be out at times, but occasional rain is likely. Heavier storms will come from noon to midnight
RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms are increasing in number and intensity across Alabama this afternoon. Where rain is falling, temperatures are in the 70s. Away from showers we are seeing mostly mid 80s with a mix of sun and clouds.
OCCASIONAL SHOWERS: An unsettled weather pattern will continue across Alabama this week as an upper trough persists just to the west, keeping the air unstable. We are forecasting scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms on a daily basis through Friday.
RADAR CHECK: A number of showers and thunderstorms are in progress across Alabama this afternoon. Not raining everywhere, but the stronger storms are producing heavy rain and a good bit of lightning. With a limited amount of sun temperatures are only in the low to mid 80s across much of the state.
RADAR CHECK: Large areas of rain are moving through Alabama early this morning, and we continue to forecast occasional showers and thunderstorms today and tonight. With high precipitable water values, storms will be very efficient rain producers. Heavier storms will also be capable of producing strong gusty winds and lots of lightning.
RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms continue to increase across Alabama this afternoon; heavier storms are producing strong, gusty winds and lots of lightning. The chance of showers will continue through tonight as an unstable airmass remains in place.
WET/UNSETTLED PATTERN AHEAD: We have a few spotty showers over North Alabama early this morning, but the main round of showers and storms will come in the 12 noon to 12 midnight time frame later today and tonight as an upper trough beats down the heat ridge.
Our long time friend, mentor, and charter Weather Factory member, J.B. Elliott, passed away on May 11, 2015. Click HERE to read James' tribute.
