Mostly Dry Through Friday; Scattered Showers/Storms Over The Weekend

| May 29, 2024 @ 2:56 pm

RADAR CHECK: Most of Alabama is dry this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine… we note a few small, isolated showers over the far southern counties of the state. Some clouds will move into the state tonight, and a few scattered showers are possible over the southern half of the state after midnight and during the day tomorrow.

North Alabama looks generally dry tomorrow, and Friday should be dry statewide. The high tomorrow will be in the 80-85 degree range, and generally in the mid 80s Friday.

THE WEEKEND: Moisture levels rise, and we will bring in the chance of a few scattered showers and thunderstorms both days. The chance of any one spot getting wet both days is 40-45 percent, and most of the showers will come during the afternoon and evening hours. Very typical weather for early June in Alabama; there will be a mix of sun and clouds both days with highs in the mid 80s.

NEXT WEEK: No real change as the classic summer pattern continues. Partly sunny days with “scattered, mostly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms” on a daily basis. Highs mostly in the 80s, although we will be close to 90 by Thursday and Friday. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.

TROPICS: The Atlantic basin is quiet; tropical storm formation is not expected for the next seven days. The Atlantic basin hurricane season begins Saturday.

NWS SURVEY RESULTS: Most of the damage in Alabama early yesterday morning was the result of straight line winds, but two brief EF-1 tornado tracks were identified. One in Cherokee County north of Weiss Lake, and one in northern Randolph County near Newell.

ON THIS DATE IN 1982: Two significant tornadoes ripped through southern Illinois. The most severe was an F4 that touched down northeast of Carbondale, Illinois then moved to Marion. The twister had multiple vortices within the main funnel. Extensive damage occurred at the Marion Airport. A total of 10 people were killed, and 181 were injured.

Look for the next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…

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