Birmingham, Alabama – Slick roads and reduced visibility could disrupt travel across the Tennessee Valley by Wednesday morning as repeated rounds of rain begin impacting key corridors across Mississippi and Alabama.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the Mississippi–Alabama corridor is in a high-confidence zone for above-average precipitation from Wednesday through Saturday, with totals expected to run 30 to 60 percent higher than normal. A strong signal for above-normal temperatures is also in place, with a 70 to 80 percent probability of warmer-than-average conditions across the Deep South.
Birmingham, Jackson, and Montgomery are expected to see multiple waves of rainfall, increasing the risk of standing water on major corridors including I-20, I-55, and I-65. In southern areas such as Gulfport and Mobile, heavier bursts could overwhelm drainage systems and reduce visibility below one mile at times. Northern cities including Huntsville and Tupelo may also see ponding on roadways and localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Drivers should slow down on wet roads, avoid water-covered routes, and allow extra time for travel. Residents are encouraged to clear storm drains and check drainage systems ahead of the heaviest rainfall.
This wet and warm pattern is expected to continue through Saturday night, with additional advisories likely as rainfall totals and timing become more precise.
