Alabama Experiences Classic Summer Weather with Scattered Storms This Weekend
Alabama is set to experience typical summer conditions over the weekend, according to meteorologist James Spann. Residents can expect partly sunny skies, high humidity, and occasional afternoon or evening thunderstorms. High temperatures are projected to hover in the low 90s through Saturday, with a slight increase to the mid-90s by Sunday. The likelihood of localized showers stands at 30-40% for Friday, tapering to 20-30% as the weekend progresses.
Most rain is anticipated between 1 PM and 10 PM. As next week begins, an upper ridge is expected to intensify, bringing the hottest weather of the summer thus far, with temperatures soaring to between 97 and 100 degrees. While summer storms remain a possibility, they are expected to be infrequent from Monday to Wednesday due to the strong ridge in place.
In other weather news, a trough of low pressure is developing over the northeastern Gulf, generating a broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. While this system is predicted to move westward, it carries only a 10% chance of significant development. By the weekend, it is likely to move inland, reducing any further development prospects.
For those enjoying the coastline from Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach, conditions will be routine with a typical mix of sun and scattered storms. However, beachgoers are warned of a heightened risk of rip currents on Friday.
In historical context, Spann noted significant temperature events, such as the 115-degree record in Lincoln, Nebraska, on this date in 1936, alongside the tragic sinking of the Andrea Doria in 1956.
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