Weather Trend Alert: Rising Temperatures and Isolated Showers This Week

First Alert AccuTrack indicates a partly overcast sky and a stray rain or two throughout Central Alabama this evening as a disturbance moves through the Southeast. Most of us will stay dry, with the probability of a few sprinkles being quite low (10% or fewer). Breezy southwest winds increased again today but will be lighter tonight, at 5-10 mph. Overnight temperatures will be in the 50s, which is comfortable.

The warming trend that began over the weekend will continue throughout the work week. Afternoon temperatures might reach the low to mid-80s, with mornings pleasant in the 60s. With a southwesterly flow in place.

The Next Big Thing is a more unsettled weather pattern, with a series of passing disturbances bringing the likelihood of rain every day beginning Tuesday. Every day will have at least a 10-20% chance of isolated showers.

The best rain coverage is expected on Wednesday and Friday, with widespread showers and storms probable. Humidity levels will also rise as high pressure travels to the east, making the weather feel muggier, particularly by the middle of the week.

We are currently not seeing any indicators of an organized significant threat, but we will keep you updated if this changes. Rainfall totals through the weekend are predicted to be between 0.3 and 0.5 inches. Regardless, have the umbrella handy for the coming days. The prognosis for next weekend was initially drier and cooler, but some of the most recent data suggests some wet weather may occur.

So we’ve added a 30-40% probability of at least a few thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures remaining above average for the time being. We may receive another little cooling after next weekend, but we’ll fine-tune that in the coming days.