Alabama Skies: More rain chances Saturday. Who has the best shot of some showers and storms?

Published 9:58 pm Friday, August 4, 2023

Just about the entire state has a decent shot of rain and storms Saturday. It certainly won’t be a washout, but every region of has at least a 40 percent chance.

Even with more cloud cover in places, it’s still going to be hot with a heat index as high as 110.

The Atlantic remains quiet for now. We’re still watching some models hint of some development in a week or so.

North Alabama

Partly sunny with a few showers and storms possible in the afternoon. High of 89 with a heat index near 100. An isolated shower or storm is possible Saturday night with a low of 72.

Central Alabama

Mostly cloudy, then becoming sunny with a high of 91. Scattered storms are possible. Partly cloudy Saturday night with an isolated shower or storm. Low of 74.

South Alabama

Sunny with a high of 95 and heat index of 107. Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. Partly cloudy overnight with an isolated shower or storm possible. Low of 73.

Gulf Coast

Mostly sunny with a high of 96 and heat index of 109. Showers and storms developing in the afternoon. A few more showers and storms possible in the evening. Becoming partly cloudy overnight with a low of 75.