Www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2024-08-26 05:55:43. SUMMARY: A historic moment was marked by cheers at a statue unveiling. The week starts with comfortable temperatures, but humidity and heat will gradually increase. Most of the week will remain dry until the weekend, when scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected. Downtown Birmingham shows no visibility issues, with a brightening sky. Temperatures will reach 94°F on Saturday, with a 40% chance of storms. The weekend won’t be a total washout, but outdoor plans may be impacted by strong winds and frequent lightning. Early week temperatures will peak, leading to high heat index values by Thursday.