Clouds are thick across most of Central Alabama this morning thanks to a strong easterly flow around the bottom end of a ridge of high pressure that extends along the East Coast.
It is going to become increasingly breezy today, with winds increasing out of the east, averaging about 8-16 mph with gusts over 20 mph at times. The fresh breezes are thanks to the combined effects of the upper ridge building southward and the upper low that has been off the coast of Georgia and the Carolinas moving back to the southwest.
Our upper low is over southeastern Georgia this morning. This system is spreading showers into Central Georgia. Some of these showers may rotate into Alabama later today. Rainfall will be spotty and light. With the strong easterly flow, there could be a little drizzle, especially over eastern sections this morning.
Temperatures are in the 60s to near 70. Dewpoints are in the fifties. With the clouds, temperatures will top out around 80 degrees. Some spots will stay in the upper 70s. Sunnier locations may make the lower 80.
Monday looks a lot like today. Tuesday should see more sunshine.
