A Mix of Sun, Heat, and Some Storms Ahead; Much Cooler Next Weekend

Good Saturday morning! We’re waking up to some patchy dense fog, especially across West Alabama, mainly in the Tombigbee River basin area. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through 9 AM — so if you’re traveling, allow a little extra time and drive carefully. After the fog lifts, we’ll enjoy a pretty warm day with a few isolated storms possible later on. Let’s dive into the details:

Today: Expect low clouds and fog to gradually lift by mid-morning, leading to a mix of sun and clouds through the afternoon hours.
Highs today will climb into the upper 70s to the upper 80s. A weak cold front will drift through the state today, and while the air remains relatively dry, there’s just enough lift to squeeze out a few isolated showers or storms later this afternoon.
Rain chances are low — about 15% — but if a storm does form, it could produce gusty winds and small hail. Cooler, drier air filters in tonight with lows dropping back into the 50s.

Sunday: Sunday looks mostly dry and warm. Expect highs in the upper 70s to the lower 90s, depending on your location — cooler north, warmer south. We’ll see a good bit of mid and high cloudiness through the day. A weakening complex of showers may drift in from the west late in the afternoon or evening, but the vast majority of the day will stay dry.

Monday: An easterly breeze develops as high pressure settles just off the Carolina coast. A backdoor front will push into Alabama from Georgia by afternoon. This could bring a slight chance of a shower or storm, mainly across the eastern counties. Most of the area stays dry, though, and it’ll be warmer with highs between the lower 80s and lower 90s.

Tuesday and Wednesday: Summer-like conditions settle in for midweek. Both Tuesday and Wednesday will be hot and mostly dry, with only the smallest chance of a pop-up shower, mainly over the east. Look for highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s on Tuesday, and the mid 80s to lower 90s on Wednesday.

Thursday: The pattern begins to shift by Thursday. Moisture will increase as a warm front lifts northward, leading to better chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms by late afternoon and evening. Highs Thursday will stay throughout the 80s.

Friday: A strong cold front arrives Friday, bringing a good chance for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms during the day. Behind the front, we’ll finally get some relief from the heat! Highs will drop into the upper 70s to upper 80s by late in the day.

Looking Ahead: Big changes are ahead next weekend as a strong upper trough develops over the eastern U.S. A late-season push of cool, dry air will settle in across Alabama. Morning lows by next Sunday could drop into the 40s and 50s, so don’t rush to pack away the light jackets just yet!

As always, we’ll keep a close eye on the radar and update you if anything changes. Have a great weekend, and stay safe out there!

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