Dry Monday; A Few Showers/Storms Later In The Week
ANOTHER PLEASANT MORNING: Temperatures are in the low to mid 60s over much of the northern third of Alabama again this morning thanks to a dry, continental airmass in place. In the humid air over South Alabama, we are seeing low to mid 70s there to start the day. Expect a mostly sunny sky today with a high in the low 90s; right at seasonal averages for mid-August.
Dry weather continues tomorrow, but we will bring the risk of a few isolated showers or storms over the latter half of the week as moisture levels rise. Highest coverage of showers will likely come on Friday with the approach of a front, but even then it certainly won’t rain everywhere. Highs will remain in the low 90s.
THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Global models suggest another surge of dry air will slowly move into the Deep South Saturday; we will hang on to some risk of scattered showers, mainly over the southern half of the state, as the front drifts southward. And, for now, Sunday looks rain-free statewide. Highs will hold mostly in the low 90s; humidity levels will drop again over the northern half of the state.
NEXT WEEK: Dry weather will likely continue Monday and Tuesday; a few showers or storms are possible over the latter half of the week. Temperatures remain near average levels with highs in the low 90s… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: Potential Tropical Cyclone Five early this morning is about 940 miles east/southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Since the system is expected to become a tropical storm tomorrow, a tropical storm watch has been issued for Puerto Rico and nearby islands. It will likely reach hurricane strength by Wednesday night, but it is forecast to take a sharp right turn well before reaching the Gulf of Mexico and the U.S. East Coast.
The rest of the Atlantic basin is very quiet.
ON THIS DATE IN 2005: A tornado strikes Wright, Wyoming, a coal-mining community, killing two and destroying 91 homes and damaging about 30 more in around the town.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
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