Birmingham starts Friday with clear skies, calm winds and temperatures near 70 degrees, but the afternoon could feel more like midsummer than early October. The thermometer is headed for 91 before rain chances build Saturday and peak Sunday, setting up a soggy weekend across central Alabama.
Friday Heat Holds Off Rain Until Afternoon
Friday will be mostly sunny, with southeast winds staying light at 0 to 5 mph. A chance of showers and thunderstorms may develop Friday afternoon, with a 20% chance of precipitation during the day and Friday night.
The National Weather Service has no watches, warnings or advisories posted for the Birmingham area. The air will become increasingly humid ahead of the weekend system, so Friday's heat may feel a bit stickier than the clear skies suggest.
Weekend Storms Take Over
Saturday brings a daytime chance of rain, with showers possible later in the afternoon. The high should reach about 88 degrees before temperatures fall toward 83 during the afternoon, and Saturday night remains unsettled with a 60% chance of rain and storms.
Sunday is expected to be the focus of rainfall. The high will be near 78 degrees, and the forecast calls for a 90% chance of precipitation; forecasters say rainfall totals could generally reach 1 to 2 inches across central and southern parts of the region, with locally higher amounts possible.
Cooler Air Arrives Monday
Monday brings a chance of rain showers, partly sunny skies and a high near 81 degrees, followed by a cooler night near 57. Tuesday looks mostly sunny with a high near 79 degrees.
Friday offers the best window for outdoor plans, but weekend events should include a backup plan for lightning, sudden downpours and changing field conditions. The forecast becomes noticeably more autumnlike after Sunday's rain, even if Birmingham gets one more warm-weather encore first.
