Huntsville, AL – A soggy, unsettled weather pattern is taking hold across northern Alabama, promising daily rounds of thunderstorms that will disrupt plans through the upcoming Juneteenth holiday and into the weekend. Commuters on major routes like Memorial Parkway and Interstate 565 should prepare for sudden downpours and slick road conditions, especially during the afternoon hours.
According to the National Weather Service, the threat begins Tuesday afternoon with a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Some of these storms could produce locally heavy rainfall, creating a risk for minor street flooding. Residents should secure outdoor items and ensure they have a way to receive weather alerts.
The pattern holds steady into the middle of the week. On Wednesday, Huntsville will see a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, again developing after 1 p.m. under mostly cloudy skies. The high temperature will climb to near 89 degrees, with humidity making it feel warmer.
Those with outdoor plans for the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday will need to remain vigilant. The chance for showers and a possible thunderstorm continues, mainly after 10 a.m., potentially affecting community events and travel.
The week concludes with continued instability. Friday brings a 20 percent chance of storms after 1 p.m., while the weekend ahead shows a persistent, albeit slightly lower, chance for pop-up afternoon thunderstorms each day. High temperatures are expected to hover in the low to mid-90s through early next week. Warnings could be issued as these storm cells develop.
Your Five-Day Weather Outlook:
- Wednesday: 40% chance of T-storms. High: 89°F
- Thursday (Juneteenth): 50%-80% chance of T-storms. High: 89°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, then a slight chance of T-storms. High: 90°F
- Saturday: 20% chance of T-storms. High: 93°F
- Sunday: 30% chance of T-storms. High: 94°F
