Birmingham wakes to a cloudy, mild Tuesday, with temperatures in the mid-60s and a high near 77 degrees ahead. The dry break should hold through the morning, but showers may begin after noon before a wetter, stormier pattern settles in tonight.
Rain chances rise sharply Tuesday evening, when showers and thunderstorms are expected alongside a low near 64 degrees. The National Weather Service Birmingham says the severe-weather threat is low, but heavy downpours could produce localized flooding. A tenth to a quarter-inch of rain is forecast, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Storm Chances Peak Wednesday
Wednesday looks like the wettest part of the short-term forecast, with a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 75. South winds may reach 15 mph, and heavy rain is possible as the unsettled weather crosses Central Alabama.
The timing is a notable update from Hoodline's earlier forecast, which flagged Wednesday as the main storm day but showed a quieter Tuesday. Residents should plan for wet roads Tuesday night and Wednesday, and avoid driving through standing water if heavier rain arrives.
Sunny Thursday Leads Into A Cooler Weekend
Conditions should turn quieter Thursday, which is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 73, followed by another mostly sunny day Friday near 74. The cooldown becomes more noticeable at night, with lows in the 40s and possibly the mid- to upper-30s over the weekend into early next week.
Saturday through Monday should stay mostly sunny or partly cloudy, but jackets will become increasingly useful. The forecast discussion also notes a chance of Birmingham's first frost by Monday night, although no watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted.
