A cold front brings a significant midweek weather threat, with warm and wet conditions expected before improvements arrive
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Central and South Alabama will enjoy mainly dry conditions today before a cold front moves in Wednesday, bringing a significant round of rain and thunderstorms that will continue into Thursday.
Temperatures will remain warm ahead of the system before dropping behind the front. The pattern will remain active through the weekend as conditions fluctuate.Tuesday is shaping up to be the best day for outdoor plans. Expect mostly cloudy skies with only a slight chance of showers, mainly across northern portions of the area. Temperatures will climb into the low 80s, making it feel more like spring than early March. Winds will be light from the south to southwest.A strong cold front will move into Central and South Alabama during the afternoon and evening hours, bringing a significant round of rain and thunderstorms. A line of storms is expected to develop and move across the region, producing heavy rain, frequent lightning, and strong winds. The main threats include damaging wind gusts and the potential for a few tornadoes, though the tornado risk remains low at this time. This system will bring the most significant weather threat of the week. Highs will reach the low to mid 80s ahead of the approaching front. What to do: Stay weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive severe weather alerts. Keep your First Alert Weather App handy for updates, and be ready to take shelter if severe weather develops.Showers and thunderstorms will continue early Thursday morning as the cold front moves through the region. Conditions will gradually improve as the day progresses. Temperatures will drop noticeably as cooler air moves in behind the front, with highs reaching only the low 60s.Watch the latest live and local weather data below, streaming on WSFA Weather Now! Please note, this stream does not include live severe weather coverage, only data on the latest weather conditions.Conditions will clear out Friday with sunny skies and highs in the low 70s. The warming trend will continue into the weekend, with highs climbing back into the upper 70s. Overnight lows will remain mild, staying in the 50s — comfortable for this time of year.The pattern will remain active into next week, with temperatures fluctuating. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with chances for additional showers and thunderstorms as the unsettled pattern persists. Temperatures will vary throughout the period, which is typical for this transitional time of year.This is critical. Stay weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive severe weather alerts. Monitor conditions closely throughout the day. Be ready to take shelter if severe weather develops. Keep your family and pets safe.Enjoy the improving conditions and pleasant weather through the weekend as the unsettled pattern continues into next week. Download the WSFA First Alert Weather App for live radar, hourly updates, and push alerts to keep you informed every step of the way.
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