Huntsville, Ala. – Heavy storms could sweep into northern Alabama by early Thursday afternoon, triggering a summer weather alert across the Huntsville area. Rain chances climb sharply to 70% after 1 p.m., with thunderstorms likely bringing lightning, heavy downpours, and slick conditions on roads like US-231 and I-565.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Thursday will begin with a slight chance of morning showers, then transition into stronger storm potential after midday. Temperatures will reach near 89°F, but high humidity could make it feel even hotter. Winds remain light, but sudden gusts near storms may occur. Afternoon drivers should expect reduced visibility and possible ponding on roads.
Storm risks linger into Friday and Saturday, with afternoon and evening showers likely both days. Friday’s high hits 91°F with a 60% chance of storms after 1 p.m. Saturday looks even hotter — high near 92°F — with continued thunderstorm chances into the evening.
By Sunday, storm probabilities remain moderate at 50%, especially after 1 p.m. Daytime highs stay in the low 90s through Monday, with Monday afternoon’s storm risk near 40%. Nights stay warm, hovering around 72–73°F.
What to Do:
Residents should monitor alerts, avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain windows, and charge devices in case of outages. Storms could disrupt outdoor weekend events, so backup plans are advised.
More thunderstorms are expected into early next week. Warnings remain possible through Monday evening.
