Birmingham, AL – Residents in Birmingham should prepare for a wet weekend as scattered showers and thunderstorms move through the area today and into Saturday. Highs today will reach the low 80s, but storms may affect outdoor plans, especially in the afternoon and evening.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service in Birmingham, temperatures tonight will dip into the upper 60s, with scattered storms continuing. If you’re planning to be outdoors, keep an umbrella handy and watch for lightning. Storms are expected to bring heavy rain to some areas, so drivers should remain cautious on wet roads.
Saturday will bring more scattered showers with highs cooling down into the mid-70s in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Residents should expect the rain to taper off by Saturday night. Looking ahead, early next week will bring drier conditions with temperatures climbing back into the low 80s by Monday.