Birmingham is waking up to mostly clear skies and temperatures around 64 degrees Tuesday morning, with a sunny, rain-free day ahead. The high should reach 84 degrees, while an east wind of 5 to 10 mph keeps a little movement in the air. It is the kind of October day that looks suspiciously like summer forgot to leave.
Dry Stretch Holds Through Friday
Tuesday night should be mostly clear, with a low near 59 degrees. Wednesday climbs to 84 under sunny skies, and Thursday could be the warmest day of the workweek at 88 degrees, followed by another mostly clear night around 59. Friday stays mostly sunny and reaches 87 degrees.
Weekend Rain Chances Return
The pattern changes Friday night, when a slight chance of rain showers arrives after 1 a.m. Saturday brings a 50% chance of showers, partly sunny skies and a high near 80, while Saturday night carries a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday remains unsettled, with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 79.
Tropical Moisture Could Make For A Wetter Weekend
Forecasters are monitoring a disturbance in the southwestern Gulf that has an elevated chance of tropical development during the next week. Specific impacts for Central Alabama remain unclear. That makes flexible outdoor plans a smart bet once the workweek winds down.
A Past Tropical-Rainfall Example
A previous tropical-remnant event shows how impacts can vary by location: according to the National Weather Service Birmingham, the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee crossed Central Alabama from Sunday, September 4th through Tuesday, September 6th. Several locations received beneficial rainfall, while very heavy, prolonged rain in northern portions of the state caused significant flash and river flooding; flash flooding also occurred throughout the Birmingham metro area. That past event does not indicate what the current disturbance will bring.
Monday Keeps A Few Storm Chances
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for Birmingham in the current forecast.
