More Tropical Downpours For Alabama

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STORMS TO START THE DAY: A radar check at sun-up shows slow moving, strong thunderstorms in scattered pockets across North Alabama. Heavier storms around 5:30 were over Fayette, Walker, Winston, and Blount Counties. Some flooding issues are possible, and the lightning is just about non-stop. The storms are moving to the east/southeast, and could impact the Birmingham metro during the morning commute.

We don’t expect any classic severe weather issues, but flooding is possible with some of the larger downpours since the soil is somewhat saturated.

REST OF THE DAY: We will maintain the risk of scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms through tonight. The sun should break out at times, but the sky will be generally cloudy. Temperatures will stay below average with a high only in the 80s.

TOMORROW: Showers and storms will be a little more scattered in nature tomorrow with a mix of sun and clouds. Best chance of a shower or storm will come tomorrow afternoon, but we are in a tricky northwest flow pattern, so a late night or morning storm cannot be ruled out. The high will be in the upper 80s.

THURSDAY/FRIDAY: These two days look pretty dry. The chance of rain is not zero, but any showers should be few and far between with a good supply of sunshine both days. The weather will be warmer with an afternoon high around 90 degrees.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: A strong upper trough over the eastern U.S. for mid-summer will push a surface front down this way, bringing an increase in the chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. It won’t rain all day, but just be ready for occasional showers if you have something planned outdoors. Then, a nice surge of dry continental air moves here Sunday. Sure looks like Sunday will be mostly sunny with lower humidity across North/Central Alabama with a high in the 80s. A very nice day for late July.

NEXT WEEK: We will have a touch of fall in the air early Monday morning with a low well down in the 60s thanks to the dry air; even a chance some of the cooler spots hit the upper 50s. And, for now, our weather looks rain-free Monday and Tuesday, followed by a gradual increase in the risk of scattered showers and storms over the latter half of the week.

TROPICS: A large tropical wave emerged off the coast of Africa yesterday, and there is some chance of slow development in coming days over the open Atlantic as it moves west/northwest. It will be fighting dry air initially over the East Atlantic… see the Weather Xtreme video for the maps, details, and graphics.

GULF COAST WEATHER: About 4 to 6 hours of sun today and tomorrow from Panama City west to Gulf Shores with scattered showers and storms. Look for more sunshine and fewer showers Thursday and Friday. Then, for the weekend, a passing storm or two is likely Saturday, but drier air will mean a good supply of sunshine Sunday and early next week with only isolated showers. Highs along the immediate coast will hold in the 80s, and sea water temperatures remain in the low to mid 80s.

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Category: Alabama's Weather