Huntsville, Alabama – Students and parents in Huntsville face a damp start to the school year as thunderstorm risks and steady rain chances remain in the forecast through Friday. According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected each day, with rain chances between 30% and 60% for much of the week before tapering off by Friday afternoon.
Cloud cover and cooler temperatures early in the week will keep the thunder and lightning risk lower for Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. However, as temperatures climb into the mid- to upper-80s by midweek, thunderstorm activity is expected to increase—especially Thursday and Friday—potentially affecting school drop-off and pickup times across Madison County and the broader Tennessee Valley.
Drivers should use extra caution on wet roads, especially near school zones and major routes like U.S. 72 and Memorial Parkway. If thunder roars, seek shelter indoors and delay outdoor activities until storms pass. Keep electronic devices charged and monitor local alerts, as brief power outages and isolated downed trees are possible with stronger storms…