Stormy on Wednesday through Friday, Be Weather Aware this weekend for strong to severe storms
An upper-level low will move over the far southeastern U.S. on Wednesday, bringing scattered showers and storms across Central Alabama. Warm and more humid air will flow into the state from the southeast, allowing highs to reach the middle 80s, with a heat index around 90.
On Thursday, warm and humid conditions are expected as high pressure lingers off the East Coast, pumping tropical air into Alabama. The upper-level low will move eastward, away from Alabama. The day will be partly cloudy, with a slight chance of a pop-up shower or storm. High temperatures will climb into the upper 80s, and the heat index will be in the lower 90s.
A cold front will approach Alabama on Friday, accompanied by an upper-level wave, triggering scattered showers and storms. It will be hot and humid, with highs in the upper 80s and a heat index in the 90s before storms arrive. Bring your rain gear to the Steel City Smooth Jazz Fest.
Weather Aware on Saturday and Sunday for strong winds
Weekend Outlook: The cold front stalls north of Alabama in Tennessee this weekend. A series of upper-level waves will move along the front each day, bringing a cluster of strong to severe storms (MCS) across Alabama on Saturday.
The SPC has placed parts of Central Alabama in a Level 2/5 Slight Risk for severe storms with gusty winds. Highs will be in the middle 80s. Another MCS is likely on Sunday, maintaining the same weather pattern.
These storms could be strong to severe, featuring gusty winds and highs in the middle 80s. Additionally, Saharan dust could move into the southeastern U.S. this weekend, causing the sky to take on a milky hue and creating beautiful sunrises and sunsets each day.
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