While most of us will remain dry Wednesday, we will have a chance for a few strong to severe storms in northern and north-central Alabama. The main risk will be later in the afternoon and evening. Threats include damaging wind and hail.

The rest of Alabama will be sunny and hot with highs in the 90s.

We’re also now watching Tropical Storm Lee in the Atlantic. Although several days from posing a threat to the U. S., models are showing the storm to become a major hurricane in a few days. We’ll be watching as it moves westward over the next week.

North Alabama

Showers and storms are likely, especially in the afternoon and evening. Some storms could be severe. Mostly sunny with a high near 87. A few more showers and storms overnight, then becoming clear with a low of 72.

Central Alabama

Mostly sunny with a slight chance of a few showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. A storm or two, especially in northern central Alabama, could be severe. High of 93. A few more showers and storms overnight with a low of 70.

South Alabama

Sunny with a high near 95. Partly cloudy overnight with a low of 70.

Gulf Coast

Sunny with a few showers and storms in the afternoon. High of 91. Mostly clear with a low of 72.