Midday Nowcast: Continued Hot and Dry

Little change in the day to day forecast this week as we remain under the influence of the upper-level ridge. We are seeing more sun than clouds again today and temperatures are once gain climbing into the low and mid-90s across all of Alabama.

Not much change in the forecast for tomorrow as the hot and dry pattern persist. Late tomorrow, the ridge does start to break down a bit, so that could allow for a few showers to develop over far northwestern portions of the state.

SOME ISOLATED SHOWERS POSSIBLE: With the ridge loosening its grip some, and the surface high sliding to the southeast, we begin to see a more southerly flow across the state, allowing moisture levels to creep up. This could allow for a few pop-up showers over the northern half third of Alabama Thursday, but even there, these will be few and far between. However, by Friday a weak front will push into Alabama allowing for a better coverage of showers and storms Friday afternoon, evening, and night. Rain amounts will be fairly light and not very beneficial with recent dry conditions, but it’s a start. Highs Thursday will be around 90°, with upper 80s Friday.

IN THE TROPICS: All is quiet across the Atlantic Basin and tropical cyclone development is not expected the next five days. Hurricane officially begins one week from toddy, Tuesday June 1st.

SEC BASEBALL: The weather will stay hot and mostly dry in Hoover through Thursday with highs in the 89-92 degree range daily. There will be some risk of a passing shower or thunderstorm Friday afternoon and Friday evening, then the weekend looks dry with highs in the mid to upper 80s.

BEACH FORECAST CENTER: Get the latest weather and rip current forecasts for the beaches from Fort Morgan to Panama City on our Beach Forecast Center page. There, you can select the forecast of the region that you are interested in visiting.

WORLD TEMPERATURE EXTREMES: Over the last 24 hours, the highest observation outside the U.S. was 117.5F at Abu Samra, Qatar. The lowest observation was -99.8F at University Dome, Antarctica.

CONTIGUOUS TEMPERATURE EXTREMES: Over the last 24 hours, the highest observation was 102F at Rio Grande Village, TX. The lowest observation was 16F near Gunnison, CO.

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