Weather Xtreme: Hot with Scattered to Numerous Storms This Weekend

Scott Martin | July 31, 2021 @ 6:28 am

THIS WEEKEND’S WEATHER: With the boundaries left over from the storms that formed last night along with an approaching cold front, convective development is likely across Central Alabama during the main heating of the day today. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms can be expected, some of which may be strong to marginally severe, with gusty winds being the main threat. Highs will be in the mid to upper 90s.

As troughing moves into the area, bringing the cold front along with it on Sunday, showers and storms will be likely again. Much of the activity will start in the north and will push southward throughout the afternoon. Once again, a few strong to marginally severe storms will be possible, with gusty winds being the main threat. Highs will range from the lower 90s in the north to the mid and upper 90s in the south.

THE WORK WEEK AHEAD: Shower and thunderstorm chances will continue to stay elevated on Monday as the front continues to hang out over the northern parts of the area. Skies will be mostly cloudy and highs will be in the 80s.

The front finally starts to move southward on Tuesday and will push much of the shower and thunderstorm activity over the extreme southern portions of the area. However, we still can’t rule out a few isolated showers and storms over the northern two-thirds of Central Alabama. Highs will be in the 80s.

Wednesday looks like we return to more of the typical summertime weather we expect to see in Central Alabama. Mostly sunny with a slight chance of a few isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. Thursday and Friday will be pretty similar as skies will be mostly sunny with a slight chance of a few isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s on both days.

THE TROPICS: All is quiet across the Atlantic Basin, and tropical cyclone formation is not expected within the next five days.

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.