RADAR CHECK: Showers are almost impossible to find across Alabama this afternoon; the rain overnight last night and early this morning helped to stabilize the atmosphere. Heat levels are also down; many communities are only in the mid to upper 80s with a partly to mostly sunny sky.
RADAR CHECK: A disturbance moving westward on the south side of the upper high to the north of Alabama brought widespread rain and storms to the state overnight. Rain is still falling over much of North Alabama at daybreak; some southeast counties are still seeing some rain as well.
RADAR CHECK: Most of Alabama is simply hot and dry this afternoon, but isolated showers and storms have formed. Heavier storms for the next few hours will be capable of producing lots of lightning and strong gusty winds; they will fade tonight after sunset.
SUN AND STORMS: Hot, humid summer weather continues across Alabama today and tomorrow with afternoon highs in the mid 90s in most places. And, during the peak of the heat, random, widely scattered showers and storms will develop. SPC has much of Alabama in a severe weather risk both days; surface based instability values will be very high, and heavier storms that form will be capable of producing strong winds and small hail.
RADAR CHECK: Showers and storms are few and far between so far across Alabama this afternoon. Temperatures are in the low to mid 90s with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Isolated showers end early tonight after sunset.
HOT: Hot, humid summer weather headlines the forecast for Alabama through mid-week. Heat levels will peak today and tomorrow with afternoon highs in the 93-98 degree range; a heat advisory is in effect for the northern 2/3 of the state with potential heat index values touching 105 at times.
RADAR CHECK: We have your classic case of random, scattered showers and thunderstorms across Alabama this afternoon; they are moving westward and will dissipate after dark. Away from the showers, temperatures are mostly in the 90-94 degree range.
SUMMER DAYS: Hot, humid summer weather headlines Alabama’s forecast this week. Partly to mostly sunny days, fair nights, and the usual risk of a pop-up afternoon thunderstorm in a few spots. Most of the storms will come from 2:00 until 9:00 p.m… and the chance of any one spot getting wet remains in the 20/30 percent range through mid-week.
Alabama is heading into the first major heat wave of the summer, with high heat building through next week and only spotty afternoon storms offering limited relief.
A hot and humid pattern is taking over Alabama, with the first official day of summer bringing a strong ridge, rising heat, and only isolated rain chances heading into next week.
Happy Juneteenth! Storm chances gradually decrease heading into the weekend, but the heat cranks up fast — bringing some of the hottest weather we’ve seen so far this year.
Storms and steamy summer heat will both be making headlines across Alabama this week, with the hottest stretch of the year likely arriving by the weekend.
Happy Father’s Day. Summer is in full swing across Alabama with daily doses of heat, humidity, and those familiar afternoon thunderstorms on the radar this week. Here’s what I got in today’s video.
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are in progress across Alabama this afternoon, with the highest coverage over the western half of the state. Stronger storms are producing heavy rain, gusty winds, and lots of lighting. Showers will fade tonight after sunset.
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