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Hotter Afternoons Ahead; Upper 90s By Monday/Tuesday
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are most numerous over the southern 2/3 of Alabama this afternoon… stronger storms are producing heavy rain and frequent lightning. Away from the showers temperatures are near 90 degrees… showers will fade after sunset. Continue reading
Rising Heat Levels In The Days Ahead
HOT, HUMID SUMMER WEATHER: As an upper ridge begins to strengthen across the Deep South, our forecast will highlight slowly rising heat levels over the next five days. Expect a high in the low 90s today and tomorrow, mid 90s Sunday and Monday, followed by upper 90s Tuesday and Wednesday. Continue reading
Summer Mix Of Sun And Storms For Alabama
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are over the southern 3/4 of Alabama this afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures are mostly in the 80s and low 90s; scattered showers will fade after dark. Continue reading
A Few Spotty Afternoon Storms; Highs Mostly In The Low 90s
SUMMER DAYS: Classic summer weather continues across Alabama and the Deep South through the weekend. Partly sunny, hot, humid days with the risk of a passing afternoon/evening shower or thunderstorm in scattered spots. Afternoon highs will be mostly in the low 90s through Saturday, followed by mid 90s Sunday. Continue reading
Morning Sun; Scattered Afternoon Storms
RADAR CHECK: Again today we have the classic case of random, scattered showers and thunderstorms on radar this afternoon across Alabama. Some spots are getting a big downpour, but many other places have no rain at all with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Temperatures are mostly in the low 90s away from storms. Continue reading
Hot, Humid Summer Days; A Few Afternoon Storms
NEW DAY, OLD FORECAST: Hot, humid summer weather continues across Alabama through the weekend with partly sunny days and the daily risk of a passing afternoon shower or storm in scattered spots. For most of the state the chance of any one specific location seeing a cooling shower will remain in the 25-35 percent range, with slightly higher odds over the southern counties. Continue reading
Sun, Heat, And Scattered Storms
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are mainly over the eastern half of Alabama this afternoon. They are moving southward, and heavier storms are producing strong wind gusts and lots of lightning. Temperatures are mostly in the 80s over the eastern counties, with 90s over West Alabama. Continue reading
Hot, Humid Summer Weather Continues; Isolated Afternoon Storms
THE HEAT IS ON: Hot summer weather continues to be the weather headline for Alabama and the Deep South. Highs will be in the mid 90s today and tomorrow, and much of the state is under a “heat advisory” due to the potential for heat indices near 105 at times thanks to the high dew points. Continue reading
Hot, Humid Days With Spotty Afternoon Showers/Storms
RADAR CHECK: We have a few spotty showers and storms over East and South Alabama, but much of Alabama is dry this afternoon with a partly sunny sky. Temperatures are generally in the 88-94 degree range; showers will fade after sunset. Continue reading
Heat + Humidity + A Few Afternoon Storms
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER: In mid to late July in Alabama just about anybody can produce a daily weather forecast. Just say hot and humid with an afternoon shower or thunderstorm in spots and you will be correct. That is the story for Alabama this week and over the coming weekend. Continue reading
