Alabama starts the day under calm, cool air, but clouds are quickly thickening over Huntsville as a shift toward wetter weather begins to unfold.
According to the National Weather Service, increasing cloud cover will spread across Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, and Athens through late morning, with temperatures rising from the upper 40s into the low 70s this afternoon. Conditions remain dry through most of the day, but moisture deepens late, setting up a window for rain.
This is part of a broader system pushing east from the Lower Mississippi Valley, feeding moisture into northern Alabama and setting the stage for overnight rainfall.
The main impact arrives late tonight into early morning, when a 40% chance of showers develops between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. Wet pavement may form quickly on I-565, Highway 72, and Memorial Parkway, especially in low-lying areas and near overpasses where cooler surfaces allow moisture to linger. Drivers could encounter reduced visibility and slick conditions during early travel hours.
Plan ahead if traveling late or early. Slow down on wet roads and watch for pooling water in typical trouble spots like underpasses and poorly drained intersections.
Looking ahead, a brief lull follows. Slight showers may linger early Saturday between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., then skies gradually clear. By Sunday and Monday, sunshine returns with highs climbing into the upper 70s.
Storm chances increase again Tuesday into Wednesday, with scattered thunderstorms possible. Some could bring gusty winds, though severe risk remains low for now.
Five-day outlook:
Saturday: Slight showers early, high 68°F
Sunday: Sunny, high 70°F
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 77°F
Tuesday: Storm chance, high 78°F
Wednesday: Showers and storms likely, high 78°F
