Alabama is shaking off the gray as clouds hover over the Tennessee Valley and commuters roll along I-565 under a mild, humid breeze. It’s 54 degrees late this morning in Huntsville, and the air already hints at a bigger warm-up ahead.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, skies remain mostly cloudy today with highs climbing to 74 degrees. Winds shift from light southwest to south at 5 to 10 mph. A stray sprinkle cannot be ruled out early, but most neighborhoods stay dry through the afternoon.
Cloud cover lingers tonight with lows near 55 degrees. By Tuesday, the March pattern flips warmer. Sunshine breaks through, and highs reach 76 degrees with south winds gusting to 20 mph. The air will feel noticeably softer and brighter across Madison County.
Midweek brings even stronger spring warmth. Highs surge to 80 degrees Wednesday under partly sunny skies. Thursday tops out near 81 degrees. This stretch marks a true warm spell across north Alabama, more typical of late April than early March.
Rain chances return late in the week. A 20% chance of showers develops Friday afternoon, followed by a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday. Periods of rain could slow travel and outdoor plans. Plan ahead if you have weekend events.
We gain nearly 70 minutes of daylight this month, and clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday. Longer-range trends favor above-normal temperatures into early next week.
How warm did it feel in your neighborhood today?
Five Day Outlook for Huntsville, Alabama:
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 76°F.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 80°F.
Thursday: Partly sunny, high 81°F.
Friday: High 84°F, 20% chance of showers.
Saturday: High 83°F, 70% chance of showers and storms.
