Scattered Showers/Storms Across Alabama End After Sunset
RADAR CHECK: As we expect in July we have random, scattered showers and thunderstorms across Alabama this afternoon. Heavier storms are producing strong winds gusts, heavy rain, and lots of lightning. Away from storms temperatures are in the upper 80s and low 90s with a mix of sun and clouds. Scattered showers and thunderstorms end quickly after sunset.
REST OF THE WEEK: We might see a little increase in the number of afternoon showers and thunderstorms tomorrow and Friday as the air will be a little more unstable, but the overall pattern just won’t change much through the weekend. This is just what we expect in summer around here; hot, humid days with morning sun and random, scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours.
This time of the year there is the risk of a pop-up shower or storm every afternoon, but there is no way to know in advance exactly when and where they form. If you have an outdoor event you simply have to watch radar trends. The primary window for scattered showers/storms is roughly from 1:00 until 10:00 p.m. And, keep in mind any summer storm can be pretty healthy with gusty winds and heavy rain. Lightning is always the biggest concern.
The chance of any one spot getting rain is 50-60 percent tomorrow and Friday. Odds will come down a bit over the weekend as the air will be a tad more stable by then with warmer air aloft.
Afternoon highs will be in the 88-92 degree range through Friday, followed by low to mid 90s over the weekend. This classic summer pattern just won’t change much into next week as well… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: The Atlantic basin remains very calm. No tropical storms or hurricanes for at least the next seven days.
ON THIS DATE IN 1979: Hurricane Bob was born in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the first Atlantic Hurricane to be given a male name.
ON THIS DATE IN 1980: Birmingham’s high was 98 degrees; it would be the last time below 100 until July 18. The great heat wave of 1980 brought triple digit heat to the city for eight consecutive days, peaking at 106 on July 13. In the month of July alone, there was an estimated 120 heat-related deaths along with the loss of more than 200,000 chickens and half the state’s corn crop.
Look for the next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…
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