MONTGOMERY, AL — Not much change is in store for Alabama today, with high temperatures holding in the low 90s across most of the state, while a few scattered showers and storms are expected this afternoon and early tonight, mainly over the southern counties. The Storm Prediction Center has defined a Marginal Risk across this southern zone, including near Mobile and Dothan, due to the potential for strong wind gusts.
Marginal Risk Targets Southern Alabama This Afternoon
A few storms could turn strong over the southern quarter of Alabama today, with the Marginal Risk zone stretching from the Gulf Coast near Mobile eastward toward Dothan. This designated risk area reflects the potential for isolated strong wind gusts as any storms develop and move through the region this afternoon and evening.
Farther north, communities including Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa remain outside today’s highest risk zone, though a Slight Risk area does extend into the far northern counties near Florence and Decatur.
Weekend Storm Coverage Expected to Increase Saturday
As the upper-level high shifts westward, a gradual increase in scattered showers and storms is expected tomorrow through Sunday, with the highest coverage likely arriving on Saturday. A few strong storms remain possible that day, with the Storm Prediction Center identifying a Marginal Risk for roughly the northern half of the state, including Birmingham, Huntsville, and Gadsden, due to potential strong wind gusts.
Temperatures are expected to trend downward over the weekend, with highs generally reaching the mid-to-upper 80s, well below average for early August across Alabama…