Birmingham faces a wet, windy Saturday, with rain, fog and temperatures around 63 degrees early in the day. Showers, reduced visibility and gusty winds are expected to persist, while the high struggles to reach about 71. The forecast then shifts sharply toward warmer, drier weather.
Friday's Hoodline forecast reported a Tropical Storm Watch.
Saturday's Advisories Focus On Wind And Water
Rain showers and patchy fog are expected through Saturday, with winds generally running 15 to 25 mph and stronger gusts possible. The Wind Advisory remains in effect through 7 p.m. Saturday. Gusts could reach 45 mph, potentially moving unsecured objects, downing trees and complicating travel for high-profile vehicles.
The bigger concern may be water. The National Weather Service in Birmingham is warning of roughly 2 to 4 inches of rain, with isolated totals near 5 inches possible, and a Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday morning for rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying or poor-drainage areas.
Flood Risk Beyond Saturday’s Forecast
For property-specific concerns, the City of Birmingham says its floodplain staff can provide information about local drainage problems that may not appear on Flood Insurance Rate Maps. As a historical comparison—not a forecast for Saturday—the National Weather Service Birmingham documented a separate Central Alabama event on October 6, 2021, when a wide swath received 6-10 inches of rain over a few hours.
Showers Give Way To A Warm Week
Sunday should be partly sunny, with a 20% chance of rain and a high near 77.
After that, Birmingham gets a distinctly un-October-like warm-up. Monday is forecast to reach 87 degrees, followed by highs near 89 Tuesday, 90 Wednesday, 89 Thursday and 85 Friday. Drier weather is expected early the following week.
Steps To Take During Saturday's Weather
For travel, allow extra time in rain and fog, and use caution on bridges and open roads where gusts may be stronger. Secure or bring in loose outdoor items. Do not drive through floodwater or approach downed power lines, and keep more than one way to receive weather alerts.
