Birmingham is starting Monday with clear skies and cool air, but the city's week is headed toward a warmer, more unsettled Halloween weekend. Afternoon temperatures should reach about 74 degrees today, with no rain expected and mostly sunny skies.
Monday night will bring a low near 48 degrees with easterly flow. Tuesday should reach a high near 77 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Birmingham.
Sunshine Holds Through Friday
The warmup continues through the workweek, with highs near 78 degrees Thursday and 79 degrees Friday. Overnight lows are forecast in the upper 40s Tuesday night, mid-40s Wednesday night and mid-50s Friday night, making for cool mornings and comfortable afternoons.
Dry Air Brings Fire Caution
The prolonged dry spell comes with a safety footnote: Afternoon humidity is expected to remain as low as 25% to 45% through Wednesday, while dry fuels and somewhat stronger winds keep fire-weather concerns at a medium level. The National Weather Service has no watches, warnings or advisories posted, but residents should use extra care with grills, outdoor burning and discarded cigarettes.
Rain Chances Arrive For Halloween Weekend
Saturday should still be warm, with a high near 80, but a slight chance of rain showers enters after 1 p.m. Saturday night is the bigger turn, with showers and thunderstorms likely and a 60% chance of precipitation. Sunday stays mild near 79 degrees with a 50% chance of rain showers.
That wetter weekend outlook is a notable shift from Hoodline's Sunday forecast, which had suggested only limited rain chances late in the week. For now, Birmingham gets several more days of sunshine before Halloween plans may need a backup location and an umbrella.
