DRY DAY: With a mostly sunny sky, most Alabama communities will rise into the low 90s this afternoon, about ten degrees above average for the end of September. The weather stays generally dry tomorrow… we expect just a few small isolated showers over South Alabama.
FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: Moisture levels rise Friday, and showers are possible. Highest coverage Friday will likely be over the southern half of the state, otherwise we will see a mix of sun and clouds with many communities reaching the low 90s again.
With the approach of a cold front and upper trough, periods of rain are likely over the weekend. Here are some notes about what to expect…
*New runs of reliable models have backed off on the coverage and the about of rain we see Saturday and Sunday, but no doubt we will see rain at times both days. Just understand the weekend won’t be a total washout.
*Heaviest rain will likely be near the Gulf Coast, where amounts could exceed 3-4 inches. Amounts for the rest of the state will be in the 1-3ON inch range, with isolated heavier totals.
*Some thunder is possible, but for now we are expecting severe storms.
*Heat levels will come down due to clouds and showers; the high Saturday will be in the 80s, then in the 78-82 degree range Sunday.
NEXT WEEK: A few lingering showers are possible, mainly over South Alabama, Monday. Then, the rest of the week looks dry and pleasant with highs in the upper 70s/low 80s, and lows in the 50s and 60s. See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
TROPICS: The Atlantic basin remains quiet. Tropical Storm Hanna will dissipate by tonight far from land, otherwise tropical storm formation is not expected for the next seven days.
Global models continue to show some signal of potential development in the far southwest Gulf of Mexico during the second week of October, but is simply something to watch for now.
FOOTBALL WEATHER: Alabama travels to Starkville to take on Mississippi State Saturday (11a CT kickoff). A few showers are likely during the game… temperatures will hover in the low 80s with a mostly cloudy sky.
Auburn is also on the road; they play Tennessee in Knoxville (2:30p CT kickoff). Showers are possible; temperatures will hover around 80 degrees during the game.
UAB will host Samford at Protective Stadium in Birmingham Saturday (2:30p CT kickoff). It will be a mostly cloudy afternoon with a chance of showers. Temperatures will be in the low to mid 80s at kickoff.
Tuskegee, South Alabama, West Alabama all have home games; you will need the rain gear as some rain is possible across all of Alabama Saturday and Saturday night.
ON THIS DATE IN 2022: Hurricane Ian made its final landfall near Georgetown, South Carolina, as a Category 1 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds around 80 mph. This came only two days after its catastrophic Category 4 landfall in southwest Florida.
Look for the next video briefing here by 3:00 this afternoon… enjoy the day!
