Huntsville, AL – Spring weather in Alabama is turning active as a series of thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast to hit Huntsville beginning late Thursday and continuing into early next week. Residents should prepare for potentially disruptive conditions just in time for weekend travel and Easter Sunday celebrations.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Thursday night begins a stretch of unsettled weather, with wind gusts up to 25 mph and a rising risk of showers and thunderstorms. The highest chance of rain and thunder arrives Sunday and Monday, with a 50 percent likelihood of storms during the day Sunday and 30 percent overnight into Monday. Roads such as U.S. Route 72 and I-565 could see reduced visibility and slick conditions due to scattered downpours.
Friday will be partly cloudy with warm temperatures near 83°F, ideal for outdoor plans before the weekend’s system arrives. Saturday remains mostly cloudy with highs in the mid-80s and a slight 20 percent chance of showers at night. Sunday’s forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies, a high near 83°F, and scattered thunderstorm development—timed poorly for Easter festivities and outdoor gatherings.
5-Day Extended Spring Outlook for Huntsville, AL:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 77°F; gusts up to 20 mph
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high 83°F
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 85°F; slight storm chance late
- Sunday (Easter): 50% chance of thunderstorms, high 83°F
- Monday: 30% chance of showers, high near 77°F
