Hot Weekend Ahead… Few Storms… Friday Forecast Update – 5:20pm

Good Friday afternoon! It has been a hot day, with most of Alabama reaching the lower to middle 90s. The high pressure that has kept much of Alabama hot and dry is pushing out of our area. In response to that, a few scattered storms have developed across central and east Alabama. As for the local High School football games, expect a small risk of a passing shower or storm. The best chance of rain will occur in east Alabama, but I really think most stadiums will be dry. Temperatures will start off in the upper 80s at 7pm, then fall into the upper 70s by 10pm. Lows tonight will reach the lower 70s. Conditions will remain very muggy during the overnight hours.

The holiday weekend forecast will include hot and hazy conditions. A stray shower or storm is possible on Saturday and Sunday, but it looks like most of Alabama will stay dry. The risk of rain for one spot is only at 20% on Saturday and 30% on Sunday. Expect highs in the lower 90s. A cold front will slide into Alabama on Monday and Tuesday. This will bring a better chance of scattered storms on Labor day and on Tuesday. Drier air takes over on Wednesday and Thursday, with a high in the upper 80s. Lows will fall into the upper 60s at night.

If you’re going to the beach for the holiday weekend, look for mostly dry and hot weather. Temperatures will reach the upper 80s on Saturday and Sunday, with lows in the middle 70s. The risk of rain along the Alabama Gulf Coast is low, but a passing shower or storm is possible. Water temperatures are in the upper 80s.

Alabama takes on Virginia Tech Saturday at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. While the game will be indoors, the weather outside the dome will feature temperatures in the upper 80s. There is a chance of a few scattered showers or storms Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. Keep that in mind if you will be traveling to Atlanta for the game…

Auburn takes on Washington State in Auburn. Expect temperatures in the upper 80s at the 6pm kickoff, with upper 70s to end the game. A passing shower is possible, but the risk of rain is low.

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