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As expected, showers and thunderstorms are rather isolated across Alabama this afternoon. However, where they have formed they are producing heavy rain, lots of lightning, and strong winds. Temperatures are pretty close to 90 degrees at 2:00 around this part of the state.
THE WEEKEND: We expect a general increase in the number of showers and thunderstorms over the weekend as moisture levels increase and a surface front approaches from the north. It looks like the best coverage of showers and storms will come on Sunday as the front gets closer.
NEXT WEEK: The 12Z GFS continues the trend of slowing the front down, and it looks like we will still be dealing with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms statewide on Monday with the front near the Tennessee border. Then, as a surface low develops on the front over the Carolinas, drier air will pulled southward into Alabama Monday night, and it looks like Tuesday and Wednesday will be rain-free with ample sunshine and lower humidity.
LONG RANGE: The 12Z hurricane doesn’t depict the Atlantic hurricane in the August 6-10 period, like we saw on the 00Z run. Our weather looks pretty ordinary for the first couple of weeks of August if the model is correct, with the daily opportunity of scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon hours.
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Well… time to take a break from the big chair. I will be on vacation next week, and I will return on Monday August 6. Brian Peters will be handling the Weather Xtreme videos here on the blog in my absence, and Ashley Brand will cover the TV duties on ABC 33/40. Bill Murray and J.B. Elliott will be splitting the radio work. Thanks to everyone for allowing me to have a little down time… I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
