Huntsville, Alabama – A quiet spring day could turn briefly stormy east of I-65 this afternoon as isolated thunderstorms develop under increasing cloud cover.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, areas east of I-65—including Scottsboro, Fort Payne, and Gadsden—face a 20% or lower chance of a passing shower or thunderstorm through early evening. Highs will range from the upper 70s to low 80s, slightly cooler than west of the corridor where temperatures are expected to climb to 88°F.
West of I-65, including Decatur, Athens, and the Shoals, skies will stay mostly sunny with little to no threat of rain. The combination of warm air and patchy cloud development could still spark brief, isolated showers, especially near the Georgia border.
While no severe weather is expected, residents east of I-65 should stay weather-aware in case a storm pops up quickly. Outdoor plans may continue, but it’s wise to keep an umbrella or rain jacket nearby and check local radar before heading out.
Today’s brief storm window should close by sunset, with drier and warmer conditions returning across the region on Tuesday. No additional alerts have been issued at this time.
