SUNNY DAY: Temperatures are in the upper 70s and low 80s across Alabama this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine. A cold front will pass through the state tonight… any showers along the front should be few and far between thanks to the dry air in places.
Tomorrow will be sunny, less humid, and a little cooler with a high between 75 and 80 degrees. Cooler spots across North Alabama will dip into the upper 40s early Friday morning. Then, we warm into the low to mid 80s Friday afternoon with a sunny sky.
THE WEEKEND: The big story is rising heat levels. Temperatures rise into the 84-88 degree range Saturday, and by Sunday afternoon some spots could touch the 90 degree mark. The weekend looks dry at this point although moisture levels will be creeping up Sunday.
NEXT WEEK: Any showers Monday and Tuesday will be hard to find with an upper ridge overhead; afternoon highs will at or just over 90 degrees for most of Alabama. Global models suggest the ridge will weaken over the latter of the week, which will open the door for at least a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms Wednesday through Friday. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1989: A severe thunderstorm produced wind gusts up to 95 mph at Killeen, TX. At Fort Hood, 200 helicopters were damaged.
Look for the next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…
