WBRC Weather

Rain & Storms Ending and Sunshine Returns

We can rest easy tonight.  The thunder and lightning is all gone.  We will see a gradual clearing tonight and tomorrow leaving us with some sunshine.  Highs will reach the lower to mid 80s tomorrow afternoon.  This is our RPM computer forecast model showing some spotty showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon.  So, we're not completely dry over the next few days.



Thursday will be a dry day with plenty of sunshine.  We'll see a few scattered showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday.  The best chance for storms will be during the afternoon.

In the tropics, we're watching Tropical Depression #2.  The depression will not impact the United States.

Have a great evening!

J-P Dice
Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
jdice@wbrc.com
Twitter: @jpdice_Fox6

Scattered Showers and Storms

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely today as a trough moves through Alabama.  The best chance of stronger storms will be in our southeastern counties, which have the best chance of experiencing warmer temperatures before the front moves through.  Tomorrow the front will likely stall just to our south and our southern tier of counties will have a slight chance of over-riding moisture.  Other than that, rain chances for the rest of the workweek should remain minimal with only heat-activated isolated showers being a factor in the afternoons.

Look for a slight chance of those isolated showers through Saturday.  Sunday through next Wednesday upper level moisture will be present in our atmosphere to give us a slightly higher chance of scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Mickey Ferguson, FOX6 Weather

 

More Storms and Rain

We're getting a bit of a break in the rain tonight.  But - additional showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast both overnight and tomorrow afternoon.  Once again, these storms will be capable of some gusty winds and frequent lightning.  No widespread severe weather is expected.

Do not be surprised if you hear some rumbles of thunder tonight.  These storms may linger through the morning with a break in the rain at times.  Additional thunderstorms will develop and track toward the south during the afternoon.  The output from our RPM model indicates a fairly stormy afternoon.

Temperatures will be a bit milder than average during the afternoon because of the additional rainfall and cloud cover.   Highs during the afternoon Tuesday will reach the mid 80s.

The forecast is looking better for Wednesday and Thursday.  We'll see mostly sunny skies with only a few showers and storms during the afternoon.  This trend should continue through the weekend.

Beach Forecast: is looking good this weekend with water temperature around 85°.  We'll see a few showers and storms during the afternoon over the weekend along Alabama's Gulf Coast.

Have a great evening and remember you can always send us weather pictures at pix@wbrc.com.

J-P Dice
Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
jdice@wbrc.com
Twitter: @jpdice_Fox6

Storms Today and Tonight

I just wanted to give you an early afternoon update.  We've got a lot of rain on the radar today.  While we're not expecting any severe weather, it's possible a few storms could produce wind gusts up to 40mph.  The main threat will be the frequent lightning.

We've got one batch of storms this afternoon with another round later tonight.  Tuesday looks a bit wet.  Wednesday through the weekend will be mostly sunny with just a few occasional PM storms.

J-P Dice
Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
jdice@wbrc.com
Twitter: @jpdice_Fox6 

Father's Day Thunderstorms Followed By

...More Spring Showers....but, we'll see the last of our Spring Showers in the coming days...mainly because Spring Ends and Summer Begins.  Expect more thunderstorms especially Monday and Tuesday followed by more garden variety hit and miss afternoon thunderstorms Thursday...which will pretty much wrap up our Spring Showers since Summer arrives Friday.  Then it's on to Summer Showers...and Thunderstorms.  And, by the way, the First Weekend of Summer will feel just about right: Hot, Humid, Chance for Thunderstorms.

So enjoy the rain. And the heat. And the humidity. The hydrangeas love it. Pretend you're a flower!

Fred Hunter

FOX6 Meteorologist

fhunter@wbrc.com

Happy Father's Day

Eddie Aldridge refers to his Snowflake Hydrangeas as "my children" and right now he's a proud papa because they are in full bloom at Aldridge Gardens in Hoover.  We could see a few pop up afternoon thunderstorms for this Dad's Day, so maybe a good afternoon for pop to take a nap on the couch...or take in the view at Aldridge Gardens.   And if you're planning and afternoon cook out keep your meals on wheels just in case you have to duck inside the garage should one of these thunderstorms roll in late in the day.

Our final official full weekend of Spring is turning out to be a warm one and rain chances will increase as a front sags south during the week.Although the threat for severe weather looks low, the chances for thunderstorms will remain high through at least Tuesday.  Of course, as Summer officially approaches late next week look for more heat and humidity for the next three months.  Welcome to Summer In Alabama.

Fred Hunter
FOX6 Meteorologist
fhunter@wbrc.com

A Warm Father's Day Forecast

Boys and Dads and Baseball have always seemed to go together so on this last full weekend of Spring we look back on the Summer of 53 with a visit with the Little League World Champs from that glorious Summer when the Bubble Gum Kids from Birmingham won it all. The recently celebrated the 60th anniversary with a get together at Avondale Park.

Now to the weather...Our final official full weekend of Spring is turning out to be a beauty but things will change with the end of the weekend and the beginning of the new work-week. Several disturbances will rotate across the area and although the threat for severe weather looks low, the chances for thunderstorms will remain high for much of the week. Of course, as Summer officially approaches late next week just look for more heat and humidity for the next three months.
Welcome to Summer In Alabama.

Fred Hunter
FOX6 Meteorologist
fhunter@wbrc.com

Great Weekend Weather - Rain and Storms Return Monday

When I was driving into work this morning the sky was just beautiful and it appears we are going to see some of the best looking weekend weather we've had in a while.  The lower dewpoint temperatures mean it's not going to be as muggy across the state.  The cool front is south of the state and we've got some drier and somewhat milder air behind the boundary.  This means highs today will reach about 90 with upper 80s expected in our northern counties.

The sky will be clear again tonight with lows in the upper 60s.

 Sunday will be mainly dry with only a slight chance of rain during the afternoon and evening.  A few forecast models are showing widespread rain, but I think that's a bit overdone at this point.  It looks like the best chance of rain and storms will be on Monday thanks to an upper-level disturbance.  This will mean a few strong storms, but the overall severe threat will remain low.  Tuesday will be a bit rainy and stormy as well.

The rest of the week looks great with only a slight chance of afternoon showers and sdtorms and highs returning back to the lower 90s.  I will caution you that the muggy weather will be returning very soon with the help of a southerly wind flow.

Enjoy your weekend and have a Happy Father's Day. 

J-P Dice
Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
jdice@wbrc.com
Twitter: @jpdice_Fox6

Friday Evening Forecast Discussion: A Welcomed Break In The Extreme Heat

(3:30 PM-24 Hour Temperature Change.)

One good thing about yesterday’s storm system is that it brought a welcomed break in the extreme heat. Temperatures this afternoon are noticeably cooler, with readings in the middle 80s. It’s going to feel even nicer this evening, with a light breeze and temperatures cooling into the mid 70s. Lows tonight will be in the middle 60s.

I think dad will be pleased with this Father’s Day weekend forecast.  A ridge of high pressure centered to our southwest will help keep us mostly dry this weekend. You can expect a good supply of sunshine for tomorrow and Sunday, with only a few isolated afternoon storms. If we see a shower or storm late tomorrow, the greatest chance would be in far northeast areas. Highs this weekend will be near 90 degrees. 

(Futurecast is showing another dry day for tomorrow.)

Rain & Thunderstorms on Monday

I’m expecting the coverage of rain and thunderstorms to increase again on Monday as an upper level disturbance drifts across the area. We will have partly to mostly cloudy skies for both Monday and Tuesday, with a good chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. This will not be a setup conducive to widespread severe weather, although a few storms could bring frequent cloud to ground lightning and strong winds.

A front is expected to drift across the area during the Wednesday/Thursday timeframe. This should bring more seasonal conditions, with only a few late afternoon or early evening storms for the rest of the week.  The good news is that I don’t see an extreme warm-up, with highs near 90 for the final days of Spring 2013. I’ll have more details beginning at 5 PM on Fox 6 News.

Fox6 Meteorologist Wes Wyatt
Twitter @weswyattweather
Facebook.com/weswyattfox6
wwyatt@wbrc.com

Father's Day Weekend Forecast

I think dear ole dad is going to like this forecast! 
We begin with a fantastic Friday.  Look for sunny skies, highs in the mid-80s and a lot more bearable conditions with lower dew points and humidity levels.

Tonight should be clear with lows in the mid-60s.

Look for a sunny Saturday...highs near 90.

Sunday will likely be partly cloudy with highs in the low 90s.  We do have a slight chance of showers late Sunday into Sunday night.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely for much of our next workweek.

Mickey Ferguson, FOX6 Weather