Huntsville, Alabama – A stretch of stormy weather is set to sweep across the Tennessee Valley starting Wednesday, bringing daily chances of showers and thunderstorms through the end of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, rain chances sharply increase midweek, with storm coverage between 60–80% by Wednesday afternoon. Thursday and Friday will continue the unsettled trend, with 40–60% chances of storms, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.
Cities across North Alabama—including Decatur, Scottsboro, and Florence—should prepare for periods of heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds. Temperatures will stay mild, with highs ranging from the upper 60s Wednesday to near 80 by Thursday. Overnight lows will drop into the 50s, dipping into the upper 40s Friday night.
Drivers should allow extra travel time during commutes and avoid water-covered roads. Residents are advised to secure outdoor items and keep phones charged in case of isolated power outages. While severe weather is not guaranteed, lightning and brief downpours remain possible each day.
Rain chances taper slightly by Friday evening, but more updates may follow as the system progresses.
