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Warm, Then a Chance for Rain!

Drought Analysis

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Tonight

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High temperatures are forecast to be in the middle to upper 80s through Saturday. The average for this time of year is in the upper 70s to 80 degrees. Cooler temperatures are expected next week. There is a medium to high (40-70%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday night into Sunday as a front moves across the region.

The latest Drought Monitor reveals a large area of Moderate to Extreme drought across Central Alabama. Due to ongoing warm and dry conditions, drought conditions are expected to persist and expand across the region over the coming months. As a result, the Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Fire Danger Advisory. Please refrain from outdoor burning. If you do burn, it is essential to maintain situational awareness and ensure the fire is extinguished. Exercise caution if using machinery or vehicles in areas of dry brush or grass. More at forestry.alabama.gov

Today will be sunny early, with some high cloudiness at times during the day across Central Alabama moving in from the west. Daytime high temperatures will be in the 80s.

Tonight should be mostly clear across Central Alabama except for a few high clouds. Overnight low temperatures will range from the upper 50s to the middle 60s.

Saturday will be mostly sunny across Central Alabama with daytime high temperatures in the 80s.

*Current Observations ( )*
*Location*	*Sky/Weather*	*Temp (°F)*	*Dewpt (°F)*	*RH (%)*	*Wind (mph)*	*Pressure (inHg)*	*Remarks*
Alexander City	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Anniston	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Auburn	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bessemer	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Birmingham	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Demopolis	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Eufaula	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gadsden	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Haleyville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Jasper	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Montgomery	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pell City	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Prattville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Selma	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shelby Co Airport	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sylacauga	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Talladega	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Troy	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tuscaloosa	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Note: "N/A" or "MISG" will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, VRB is "variable" and G is "gust". In the REMARKS column, HX is "heat index", WCI is "wind chill index", and VSB is "visibility" (if shown).

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