Early next week, we will found ourselves sandwiched between a large high pressure area to our north and what is left of Tropical Storm Ida to our south.  That will mean some blustery winds, and there should be enough moisture to promote some rain.

Rainy period still looks likely for early next week, though my confidence level is not especially high at this juncture.  The combined circulation around a high pressure off to the north and whatever becomes of tropical depression Ida in the Gulf of Mexico will create some gusty winds Monday through Tuesday.

There will be patchy frost across central Alabama overnight as temperatures sink to the 30’s just about all spots.  But next 3 days really look nice with rain chances not returning until Monday or Monday night.

Meanwhile “Ida” continues to weaken.  It may eventually emerge in the southern Gulf of Mexico early next week.  Right now, I don’t believe it will reach our coastline.

Still sunny and dry today with temperatures in the uper 60s and low 70s.

Meanwhile Tropical Storm Ida getting close to making landfall in eastern Nicaraqua.  Storm could emerge in some fashion in the southern Gulf of Mexico next week.

Some minor temperarture fluctuations over next few days, but very “easy-to-take” pattern continues.  Meanwhile tropical storm Ida forms off the coast of Costa Rica.

On another note, a tropical wave off the coast of Costa Rica has a chance to develop into a tropical storm over the next couple of days.

A temporary break in the El Nino pattern means dry weather will continue all week with very pleasant days and clear, chilly nights.  There may be enough Gulf moisture to promote a small chance of a shower early next week.

Nights will be on the chilly side much of this week, but days will be very comfortable.  Rain chances not in the forecast until at least the first of next week.

The weather looks very uneventful for the next several days.

Sunny, Warmer weather returns

Still threat of isolated wind damage into this evening, mainly over west Alabama, including the possibility of brief spin-up tornadoes.  Halloween will start off wet, but will dry out nicely for the afternoon.

West Alabama is under a slight risk of severe weather for this afternoon and early evening.

Front will greatly increase rain chances, and will also introduce much cooler air to central Alabama for Halloween.  Still a question as to how slowly the front will cross the state and that will determine if the rain gets out of here in time for trick or treaters.

Plenty of energy with this one, though it may peak a little west of here.  Either way rain chances will increase significantly Friday night and continue high into Saturday, and it will turn noticeably cooler on Saturday with temperatures hanging mostly in the 50’s.

With the warm front lifting north of the area this midday, I do think we will see some sunshine this afternoon with temperatures warming into the 70s.

A gradual moistening of the atmosphere will mean some scattered showers in the Thursday to Friday time period.  But that period will also be decidely warmer with highs approaching 80 degrees in much of the area.

The sun returns today along with warmer temperatures for this afternoon.

This week will end with a very wet front coming in from the west.  And that is going to mean more rain and storms, with most of the action coming Friday afternoon into Saturday.  This will probably impact Friday night football, the truck race Saturday in Talladega, and some trick or treaters too.

Nice warmup the next few days, but moisture will return quickly, and that will lead to a wet, stormy period Friday into the Halloween weekend.  There is a chance rain chances could linger into Trick or Treat time.

The heaviest rain is now exiting to the east into Georgia, however I still expect there to be at least some light rain at times for the remainder of the day.

Actually this week will feature two rain producers.  One will come on Tuesday and the next one is due on Friday.  Fortunately it looks as if most of the Friday action will get out of here by Hallowean Saturday.

Clouds should thicken up overhead a little later this afternoon but we aren’t expecting any rain from them.

Rain chances coming back

Cooler air moving in tonight

Most of the heavy rain fell in northwest Alabama this morning with lesser amounts elsewhere.

Clouds will continue to thicken up across the area today with mild temperatures in the mid 70s.

Temperatures wil be seasonable today with mostly sunny skies.

Another nice day, but rain chances are coming