Birmingham is waking up to clear skies, chilly air and a brisk north wind Saturday, with a jacket-friendly start giving way to a sunny afternoon near 65 degrees. The rain-free forecast then brings a gradual warmup, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s by Thursday before Friday reaches about 84 degrees.
Sunny, Breezy Saturday
Saturday will stay sunny across Birmingham, but north winds around 15 to 20 mph may make it feel cooler than the thermometer suggests. The National Weather Service's Birmingham forecast puts the high near 65, with no chance of rain and occasional stronger gusts possible during the afternoon.
Clear Nights Bring Fall Chills
Saturday night will be clear and colder, with temperatures dropping to around 45 degrees as winds ease. Sunday stays sunny with a high near 68, followed by another clear night near 44 before Monday warms to about 71.
Warmup Builds Through Friday
The dry stretch continues all week, with highs near 74 Tuesday, 77 Wednesday and 79 Thursday. Friday looks like the warmest day in the outlook at about 84 degrees, while overnight lows remain mostly in the mid-40s to low 50s.
Dry And Windy Conditions
The incoming air is notably dry, and Saturday is expected to bring gusty winds. No watches or warnings are in effect.
