Huntsville, AL — Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and gusty winds are set to disrupt North Alabama this spring weekend, with Huntsville directly in the path. A 90% chance of rain by Sunday morning has residents bracing for possible street flooding, wind damage, and dangerous driving conditions on U.S. Route 231 and surrounding roads.
According to the National Weather Service, storm chances increase late Saturday night into early Sunday. Showers are likely to begin between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Sunday, with possible thunderstorms continuing through midday. Some storms may bring heavy downpours and wind gusts up to 25 mph. Drivers are urged to use caution, especially during early travel hours.
Saturday will start mostly sunny with highs near 87°F, but weather will quickly shift overnight. Rain and storms could impact outdoor plans and early church traffic Sunday morning. Light rain and storm chances taper off Sunday evening but don’t completely clear until early Monday.
Here’s the 5-day spring weather outlook for Huntsville, AL:
- Monday: Partly sunny, high of 59°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly clear, high near 56°F, low around 38°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny and warmer, high of 71°F.
- Thursday: Continued sunshine, highs in the low 70s.
