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Coverage of showers and storms will increase across Alabama during the next 36 hours, thanks to an approaching surface front. Look for scattered to numerous showers and storms this afternoon into the evening hours; like recent days the stronger storms will bring heavy downpours, lots of lightning, and the chance of some small hail and strong winds.
Showers and storms are likely tomorrow as well, and we might even have some rain during the morning hours. It won’t rain all day, but it could rain at any time, and the rain could be heavy in spots. Some places might not get out of the low 80s with the clouds and showers.
As usual in summer, rain distribution will not be even, but totals of around one inch are likely on an average basis.
SUNDAY AND NEXT WEEK: Drier air will try to creep in here Sunday, but I still believe we have to mention some risk of a shower or storm. But, certainly Sunday will be drier than Saturday. And, for now we are not mentioning any significant chance of rain in our forecast for Monday as dry air wins the battle for a short time.
Beyond Monday, we will be in a northwest flow aloft, which can always bring a surprise this time of the year. Thunderstorm areas that form over Arkansas can easily move in here at any hour of the day or night, so the best bet for now is to just broad-brush the forecast with a chance of a shower or storm on a daily basis through mid-week, and we can fine tune that we we get closer.
VOODOO LAND: Still looks like no excessive heat for Alabama (mid 90s or hotter) for the latter half of June; warm and muggy weather will be the story with frequent opportunities for scattered showers and storms.
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The great Alabama weather legend J.B. Elliott will be glued to the radar today and will keep you updated on the progress of our summer storms. Enjoy the day….
