Birmingham, AL – Drivers and residents across Central Alabama should prepare for a wet and potentially hazardous Tuesday afternoon and night as widespread rain moves into the region, impacting travel and dropping temperatures by Wednesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Birmingham, rain chances will range from 80% to 100% beginning Tuesday afternoon and continuing through the overnight hours as a cold front pushes through the state. The highest rain coverage is expected during the evening commute, raising concerns for slick roads and reduced visibility.
In the Birmingham metro area, rain is expected to affect major roadways including Interstate 65, I-20/I-59, and I-459, where drivers may encounter slower travel and ponding on roads, especially during periods of heavier rainfall. Motorists are urged to allow extra travel time and use caution during nighttime driving.
Temperatures Tuesday will remain in the 50s while rain is falling, but colder air will move in quickly behind the front. By Wednesday morning, lows are expected to drop into the mid-30s to low 40s, marking a sharp change from daytime conditions.
While severe weather is not currently anticipated, officials stress that steady rainfall combined with busy travel corridors could still create hazardous conditions. Residents in Jefferson County, surrounding counties, and nearby communities such as Hoover, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, and Trussville should remain weather-aware through the night.
The rain is expected to taper off from west to east early Wednesday as the cold front clears the area, allowing for cooler and drier conditions later in the day.
Drivers are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts and roadway conditions, particularly if traveling late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning.
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