Birmingham, AL – Residents in Alabama and neighboring states should prepare for significant rainfall and possible severe storms this week as a cold front approaches, bringing widespread weather impacts. By midweek, the forecast indicates up to an inch of rain across Alabama, with potential thunderstorms bringing damaging winds and hail, particularly in the western parts of Arkansas on Wednesday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Birmingham, the heaviest rainfall and most intense weather are expected between Wednesday evening and Thursday, with rain continuing through Halloween. Southeastern Alabama may see lingering rain showers during peak trick-or-treating hours, so families should monitor the forecast closely and plan for rain gear if necessary.
For Wednesday night, temperatures are expected to drop into the 50s and 60s, with wind speeds reaching up to 20 mph as the front moves through. Rain totals could reach 1-2 inches in many areas, with higher amounts in some localized spots, particularly in northern and western Arkansas, where the storm threat is most concentrated.
By Halloween, rain chances will taper off across most of Alabama, though southeastern areas may still experience wet conditions. Trick-or-treaters in Birmingham can expect temperatures in the 50s by evening, with a 60% chance of rain in some southeastern locations.
