BIRMINGHAM, AL — Alabama’s weather is settling into a classic August holding pattern today and through the week ahead. Afternoon highs will generally run in the 90 to 93 degree range, with the routine summer setup expected to hold for at least the next 7 to 10 days.
Temperatures Show Steady Consistency Through Late August
Data from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport shows remarkably steady high temperatures throughout the extended forecast period, starting at 91 degrees Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, before climbing slightly to the 92 to 94 degree range through the remainder of the outlook period, which extends through August 19.
Overnight lows are also holding steady, generally in the 74 to 75 degree range throughout the entire 7 to 10-day period, reflecting the unusually consistent nature of this stretch of summer weather across central Alabama.
Random Scattered Storms Create Uneven Impacts
Random, scattered showers and storms will continue forming mainly in the noon to 9 p.m. CT timeframe. Some locations might get a soaking with over one inch of rain, while a neighbor down the street receives nothing at all, reflecting the highly localized nature of typical summer storm activity.
Chance of Rain Runs 30 to 35 Percent Daily
The chance of any one given location seeing rain on a given day is estimated at 30 to 35 percent. Heavier storms, when they do develop, will be capable of producing strong, gusty winds and lots of lightning…