Birmingham woke Saturday to cloudy skies, light rain and showers, calm winds and temperatures around 72 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms were expected to become more likely through the afternoon and evening before a wetter, cooler Sunday takes over.
The National Weather Service in Birmingham is forecasting a high near 89 degrees Saturday, with a 40% chance of rain. A few showers are possible between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., followed by a better chance of showers and storms during the afternoon; temperatures may fall into the low 80s as clouds and rain build.
Storms Become More Likely Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday night, with a 70% chance of precipitation and a low around 69 degrees. Winds remain light from the southeast.
Sunday Looks Like The Weekend Washout
Sunday brings the most unsettled weather, with showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the day and a 100% chance of precipitation. The high should reach only about 77 degrees, and the broader forecast calls for roughly 1 to 2 inches of rain across central Alabama through the weekend, with locally higher amounts possible.
Anyone with outdoor plans should keep an eye on changing conditions and allow extra time for wet roads, especially Sunday. No watches, warnings or advisories were in effect for the Birmingham area as of Saturday morning.
Sunshine And Cooler Air Return Monday
The forecast improves quickly Monday, when Birmingham should see partly sunny skies and a high near 82 degrees, with northeast winds of 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday through Friday look mostly sunny and seasonable, with highs from about 80 to 84 degrees.
