Hottest Weather So Far This Year Tomorrow/Friday
SIZZLING SUMMER WEATHER: Heat levels will continue to rise across Alabama and the Deep South through the rest of the week with mostly sunny days and fair nights. Temperatures reach the mid 90s today, upper 90s tomorrow, and the 97-101 degree range Friday afternoon. With high humidity values, the heat index will rise into the 105-110 degree range tomorrow and Friday, and excessive heat warnings will be needed for a decent part of Alabama.
Hot weather in Alabama is what we expect in summer, but with these heat levels those without air conditioning, and who work strenuous jobs outdoors can face the risk of heat exhaustion, or even heat stroke, which is serious. Use your common sense and stay cool as best you can.
There is always some risk of a pop up afternoon thunderstorm on hot summer days around here, but they should be few and far between through Friday.
FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND: Heat levels will slowly come down Saturday through Tuesday. The high Saturday will be in the 94-98 degree range, followed by low to mid 90s Sunday. Then, the high Monday and Tuesday will be close to 90 degrees, which is slightly below average for early July. We will mention the chance of a few random, scattered showers and storms each day during the afternoon and evening hours… the chance of any one spot getting wet each day is around 30 percent.
REST OF NEXT WEEK: The heat ridge continues to weaken, and showers and storms will become more numerous over the latter half of the week with highs in the 87-91 degree range. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: A weak trough of low pressure, associated with the remnants of Cindy, continues to produce disorganized showers and a few thunderstorms about 500 miles to the south of Bermuda. Strong upper-level winds are currently preventing redevelopment of this system, and these environmental conditions are only expected to become marginally favorable for some gradual development later this week. The system is forecast to move generally northward over the western Atlantic, passing near Bermuda on Thursday or Friday. NHC gives it only 1 10 percent chance of development.
The rest of the Atlantic basin, including the Gulf of Mexico, is quiet, and tropical storm formation is not expected through the middle of next week.
ON THIS DATE IN 1924: An estimated F4 tornado struck the towns of Sandusky and Lorain, Ohio, killing 85 people and injuring over 300. This tornado is the deadliest ever in Ohio history.
ON THIE DATE IN 1975: Lightning strikes Lee Trevino and two other golfers at the Western Open golf tournament in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Look for the next video update here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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