Late Morning Forecast Update
Hot and mostly dry this weekend across Central and North Alabama, with highs climbing into the mid 90s and heat index values topping 100 by Sunday afternoon.
Category: Alabama’s Weather
Simmering in Saturday’s Scorching Summer Heat; Even More Heat Ahead
We’re heading into a stretch of dangerous heat across Alabama, with heat index values soaring well above 100 for several days. Now’s the time to plan ahead, stay cool, and make sure you and your loved ones are ready for what could be the hottest week of the summer so far.
Hotter Afternoons Ahead; Upper 90s By Monday/Tuesday
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are most numerous over the southern 2/3 of Alabama this afternoon… stronger storms are producing heavy rain and frequent lightning. Away from the showers temperatures are near 90 degrees… showers will fade after sunset.
Midday Nowcast: Scattered Showers and Storms Today; Building Heat Levels This Weekend
It is a routine late July day for Alabama with highs in the low 90s for much of the state. Scattered showers and storms will increase in coverage this afternoon and evening as daytime heating allows instability values to climb, providing fuel for the showers and storms.
Rising Heat Levels In The Days Ahead
HOT, HUMID SUMMER WEATHER: As an upper ridge begins to strengthen across the Deep South, our forecast will highlight slowly rising heat levels over the next five days. Expect a high in the low 90s today and tomorrow, mid 90s Sunday and Monday, followed by upper 90s Tuesday and Wednesday.
Summer Mix Of Sun And Storms For Alabama
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are over the southern 3/4 of Alabama this afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures are mostly in the 80s and low 90s; scattered showers will fade after dark.
Midday Nowcast: Average Temps Today and Tomorrow; Hottest Weather So Far This Year Next Week
Today and tomorrow expect highs ranging from the upper 80s to lower 90s across Alabama, which are right at average for this time of year.
A Few Spotty Afternoon Storms; Highs Mostly In The Low 90s
SUMMER DAYS: Classic summer weather continues across Alabama and the Deep South through the weekend. Partly sunny, hot, humid days with the risk of a passing afternoon/evening shower or thunderstorm in scattered spots. Afternoon highs will be mostly in the low 90s through Saturday, followed by mid 90s Sunday.
Morning Sun; Scattered Afternoon Storms
RADAR CHECK: Again today we have the classic case of random, scattered showers and thunderstorms on radar this afternoon across Alabama. Some spots are getting a big downpour, but many other places have no rain at all with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Temperatures are mostly in the low 90s away from storms.
Midday Nowcast: Hot and Humid Weather, Some Showers and Storms, and Hotter Weather Next Week
At the writing of this forecast, there are some showers across West Alabama and more showers in Central Georgia. Rain and storms today are moving from east to west.
Hot, Humid Summer Days; A Few Afternoon Storms
NEW DAY, OLD FORECAST: Hot, humid summer weather continues across Alabama through the weekend with partly sunny days and the daily risk of a passing afternoon shower or storm in scattered spots. For most of the state the chance of any one specific location seeing a cooling shower will remain in the 25-35 percent range, with slightly higher odds over the southern counties.
Sun, Heat, And Scattered Storms
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are mainly over the eastern half of Alabama this afternoon. They are moving southward, and heavier storms are producing strong wind gusts and lots of lightning. Temperatures are mostly in the 80s over the eastern counties, with 90s over West Alabama.
Midday Nowcast: Another Alabama Scorcher; Some Afternoon/Evening Storms Expected
Hot temperatures, high humidity, and random afternoon and evening storms, it looks and feels a lot like late July in Alabama.
Hot, Humid Summer Weather Continues; Isolated Afternoon Storms
THE HEAT IS ON: Hot summer weather continues to be the weather headline for Alabama and the Deep South. Highs will be in the mid 90s today and tomorrow, and much of the state is under a “heat advisory” due to the potential for heat indices near 105 at times thanks to the high dew points.
