Huntsville, AL — Severe rain and possible thunderstorms will rattle North Alabama early Tuesday, but clear skies and rising spring temps follow closely behind.
Rain is expected to taper off around 4 a.m. Tuesday, making for a wet start on roads like I-565 through Huntsville. Residents should drive with caution during the early morning hours. Winds may gust up to 15 mph as showers move through, possibly causing brief visibility issues.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Tuesday will bring much-needed sunshine and a high near 74°F. Light northwest winds will ease into calm conditions by evening. After days of unsettled weather, North Alabama residents can expect a stable and seasonably warm pattern to develop through midweek.
By Wednesday, the region will enjoy clear skies and a high near 69°F, with lows dropping to the low 40s at night. Thursday continues the sunny streak with temperatures nearing the upper 70s.
The weekend brings a small shift, with a 20 percent chance of rain on Saturday and a 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms by Sunday. However, daily highs will remain in the mid-to-upper 70s, aligning well with typical late-March spring weather patterns.
Five-Day Outlook for Huntsville:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 74°F
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 69°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 77°F
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, high 74°F
- Saturday: Showers possible, high 77°F
