Alabama — Occasional heavy downpours and thunderstorms are expected statewide Thursday as a surge of moisture moves across the region, with the most active weather shifting from north to south through the day.
Forecasters indicate rain chances will increase steadily, with heavier pockets developing during the afternoon and evening hours. While most areas are expected to receive around an inch of rain or less, locally higher totals are possible under stronger storm cells.
Thursday Morning: Light Showers and Cloud Cover
Rain chances begin early Thursday, with partly to mostly cloudy skies and scattered light showers possible across northern and central Alabama. Radar projections show activity increasing between 5 a.m. and 1 p.m., especially across areas near Florence, Huntsville, Decatur, and Gadsden .
These morning showers are expected to be mostly light to moderate, though brief heavier bursts cannot be ruled out.
Thursday Afternoon: Stronger Storms Develop in Central Alabama
By late morning into the afternoon, rain and thunder become more likely across central counties, including Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Clanton, Talladega, and Centreville …