Warmth Continues Through The Week

UPPER HIGH RULES: We are thankful the upper high broke down last week, which allowed most of Alabama to get some beneficial rain; Birmingham’s official total for the week was 3.43″, but some places had over five inches of rain during the week. It was needed since October is usually our driest month of the year. It was also a week when many communities enjoyed highs in the 70s with the clouds and rain.

But… the ridge is back. That means unseasonable warmth, and few, if any showers. Chance of any one spot getting wet later today is only about one in five, and odds are even lower each day for the rest of the week.

ENDLESS SUMMER: The high today will be in the mid 80s, and then we project highs in the 87-90 degree range tomorrow through Friday with mostly sunny days and fair nights.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: The ridge goes nowhere. Sinking air motion means dry weather continues Saturday and Sunday with a good supply of sunshine both days, and afternoon highs remain between 87 and 90. Summer fans will love it, cool weather fans will be cranky.

RECORDS? Warm, yes. Records, no. Daily record highs at Birmingham are still in the low to mid 90s through October 10….

Today (October 2) 93 (1904)
October 3 93 (1911)
October 4 92 (1925)
October 5 94 (1927)
October 6 94 (1954)
October 7 93 (1925)
October 8 91 (1897)
October 9 91 (1941)
October 10 90 (1938)

NEXT WEEK: A very high amplitude pattern evolves, with a cold, unsettled upper trough for the western U.S.. and the ridge for the east. Lots of mountain snow for the western states, while we stay warm and dry through at least the first half of the week. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

TROPICS: Tropical Storm Leslie will most likely become a hurricane today in the Atlantic, but it will remain far from land. NHC is monitoring a broad low in the Southwest Caribbean north of Panama; just a 20 percent chance of development over the next five days at this point. And, moisture from former Hurricane Rosa is spreading into the Southwest U.S. where flash flood watches are in effect.

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