HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A stretch of warmer weather is settling over the Tennessee Valley this week, with temperatures pushing back into the upper 80s by Saturday as scattered rain chances creep into the forecast.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, highs will climb from the upper 70s Wednesday into the low 90s by the weekend. Overnight lows will stay comfortable, dipping into the upper 50s and lower 60s. Showers and storms return Thursday, with rain chances hovering between 20–50% through Sunday.
Localized downpours could briefly slow drivers on major routes including I-65 and U.S. 72, especially Thursday afternoon and again late Saturday. Storms are not expected to be severe, but lightning and ponding on roadways are possible during heavier bursts.
Residents are encouraged to keep an umbrella handy and plan around the scattered showers. Outdoor events in Huntsville, Decatur, and Florence may see brief interruptions, though most periods will remain dry.
The unsettled pattern is expected to linger into early next week, with additional rain chances possible by Monday.
Five Day Forecast for Huntsville, Alabama:
- Wednesday: High 78–84°, Low 56–60°, partly cloudy
- Thursday: High 77–80°, Low 54–58°, 30–50% chance of rain
- Friday: High 80–85°, Low 58–62°, 15–20% chance of showers
- Saturday: High 83–89°, Low 60–63°, 20% chance of storms
- Sunday: High 83–88°, Low 65–70°, 15–25% chance of showers
