Scattered Thunderstorms Saturday, High Heat Returns Sunday
Rain chances taper off after Saturday’s storms, but heat and humidity ramp up quickly across Alabama on Sunday.
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Southern Soaker to Summer Sizzler: Alabama’s Week of Heat & Storms
From weekend downpours to midweek scorchers—Alabama’s forecast is about to flip fast.
No Heat Relief This Weekend; A Few Strong Storms Possible This Afternoon
Temperatures were in the mid 80s to the lower 90s across the state, with Andalusia coming in as the hot spot at 92, while Eufaula and Cullman were the cool spots at 84. Birmingham was at 86.
Hot & Humid; A Few Strong Storms Possible Up North
Summer heat and humidity are in full swing across Alabama, with daily chances of pop-up storms and a few strong ones in the mix — it’s a classic July pattern that’s not going anywhere soon
Tropical Depression Chantal: Final Update
Although winds have diminished, dangerous surf and rip currents will continue along much of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic coasts from northeast Florida to the Outer Banks through at least Monday.
Tropical Storm Chantal: Late Saturday Afternoon Update
Tropical Storm Chantal remains just offshore of the South Carolina coast this evening, holding steady with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph.
Summer in Full Swing: Hot and Mostly Dry with a Spotty Shower or Two
Today in Alabama, hot and humid conditions will dominate with highs in the lower to middle 90s, while mostly dry weather is expected statewide—though isolated afternoon storms could develop, especially west of I-65 in North Alabama.
Tropical Storm Warning Extended to Surf City, North Carolina – Conditions Expected to Begin Later Today
Tropical Storm Chantal is currently located near latitude 31.1 North and longitude 78.7 West, approximately 135 miles south-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, and about 220 miles south-southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Heat with Storm Chances Increasing Next Week; Plus, Some Tropical Mischief
Hot and mostly dry through the weekend, but rain and storm chances increase across Alabama next week as a front approaches and tropical activity stirs in the Atlantic.
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More Scattered Storms Expected Today & Tomorrow
It will be another hot and muggy June day across North and Central Alabama, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon.
Scattered Storms Continue with a Brief Front and Some Heat Relief on the Way
Daily storms will remain a staple across Alabama through the weekend. A front early next week could briefly lower humidity levels before a return to unsettled summer weather.
