CALMER WEATHER: All showers and storms have moved out of Alabama this afternoon… the sky is partly to mostly sunny in most places with temperatures generally in the 70s. Tonight will be fair and cool with a low early tomorrow morning in the 50s. Cooler spots over North Alabama will dip into the upper 40s.
TOMORROW AND THE WEEKEND: While most of Alabama will be dry tomorrow, there is a chance of showers and a few thunderstorms near the Gulf Coast. Expect a high in the 70s.
Showers will spread northward tomorrow night, possibly reaching places like Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Anniston by early Saturday morning. Then, the best chance of showers will shift back into the southern half of the state by Saturday afternoon. A few strong storms are possible there; SPC has introduced a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms for South Alabama Saturday.
Showers will remain possible mainly over the southern half of Alabama Sunday. Some rain is possible statewide Sunday night and early Monday… by Monday afternoon the best chance of showers will be across the southeast counties of the state. The high Sunday will in the low 80s, then back in the 70s Monday.
REST OF NEXT WEEK: Tuesday will be a sunny day, then we will mention a chance of scattered showers over North Alabama Wednesday thanks to an approaching upper trough. For now Thursday and Friday look rain-free… See the video briefing for maps, graphics, and more details.
ON THIS DATE IN 1960: An F2 tornado tore through parts of Mobile County. It moved from near Belle Fontaine to Hollingers Island…two service stations, a general store, a skating rink, and a lodge hall were destroyed. Major damage also occurred at a church.
Look for the next video briefing here by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow…
