Huntsville, AL – A quiet Easter Sunday in northern Alabama gives way to a stormy stretch starting Monday night, bringing showers, gusty winds, and possible thunderstorms through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, residents can expect a high of 86°F on Sunday with partly sunny skies, making for ideal outdoor plans. However, changes arrive Monday afternoon with a 70% chance of rain and thunderstorms increasing into the night, peaking at 80% after sunset. Travel along I-565 and surrounding roadways may be affected by wet pavement and reduced visibility.
Showers continue Tuesday with a high of 77°F. Thunderstorms are likely, and some may bring heavy rainfall during the afternoon. Tuesday night remains stormy, with more rain expected and lows around 61°F. Drivers should allow extra time for Tuesday evening commutes and stay weather-aware using alerts from local emergency management.
Wednesday sees a gradual break, though scattered storms remain possible in the early part of the day. Sunshine begins to return by Thursday and Friday, bringing highs in the low-to-mid 80s.
Here’s the extended five-day forecast for Huntsville:
- Sunday (Easter): Partly sunny, high of 86°F
- Monday: Showers likely after 1 p.m., high of 81°F
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high of 77°F
- Wednesday: Scattered storms early, partly sunny, high of 82°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of storms, high of 82°F
