Wednesday Midday Nowcast for North/Central Alabama

Across much of North/Central Alabama at this hour, skies are mostly cloudy with a few breaks up in the northeast parts of the state, and in the extreme northwestern counties. On radar at this time, there are a few showers over Cullman, Blount, Walker, Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Greene, Hale, Perry, Dallas, and Marengo Counties. These are small, isolated light showers, with no lightning involved. These may soon dissipate and most communities will be dry this afternoon.

QUICK LOOK AT TEMPERATURES: Most communities are into the 60s and 70s, with the warm spot in the state being Mobile at 77. Here is a list of temperature readings from across the state at this time:

Birmingham 72
Tuscaloosa 71
Muscle Shoals 65
Huntsville 69
Anniston 71
Alexander City 70
Montgomery 75
Dothan 75
Mobile 77

REST OF TODAY: Skies will be mostly cloudy throughout the remainder of the day, with most of the shower activity dissipating during the late afternoon and early evening hours, according to the latest run of the HRRR model. Afternoon highs will be in the low to mid 80s.

CLIMATOLOGY FOR BIRMINGHAM: The normal high temperature for May 18th in Birmingham is 81, while the normal low is 58. The record high of 98 was reached in 1962. The record low of 44 was set back in 1973.

THURSDAY: A mix of sun and clouds with a small risk of a shower. Afternoon highs will be in the low 80s. The chance of a shower tomorrow will be smaller than today, and any showers that form will be few and far between.

HEADED TO THE BEACH: Big weekend ahead at Gulf Shores with the Hangout Music Festival. The biggest rain issue will come Friday and Friday night, when showers and storms are likely, but the weekend looks fine with a good supply of sunshine Saturday and Sunday (just a small risk of a stray shower Saturday). Highs will be close to 80 degrees. See a very detailed beach forecast here.

THE REGIONS TRADITION: The Regions Tradition kicks off today at the Greystone Golf and Country Club… Just a small risk of a shower today and Thursday… these two days should be generally dry with a mix of sun and clouds. The best chance of showers and storms will come on Friday. Then, the weather will be dry over the weekend with a good supply of sunshine Saturday and Sunday. Highs will generally be in the low 80s, although upper 70s are expected Friday due to clouds and showers. Find out more information and purchase your tickets here.

SEC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Coming up at the Hoover Met May 24-29… the weather looks warm and dry Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (May 24-26); a few scattered showers are possible Friday and over the weekend (May 27-29), but for now we see nothing to suggest anything really widespread. Highs will be in the 80s. Find out more information and purchase your tickets here.

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