Huntsville, Alabama – Students and parents in Huntsville face a damp start to the school year as thunderstorm risks and steady rain chances remain in the forecast through Friday. According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected each day, with rain chances between 30% and 60% for much of the week before tapering off by Friday afternoon.
Cloud cover and cooler temperatures early in the week will keep the thunder and lightning risk lower for Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. However, as temperatures climb into the mid- to upper-80s by midweek, thunderstorm activity is expected to increase—especially Thursday and Friday—potentially affecting school drop-off and pickup times across Madison County and the broader Tennessee Valley.
Drivers should use extra caution on wet roads, especially near school zones and major routes like U.S. 72 and Memorial Parkway. If thunder roars, seek shelter indoors and delay outdoor activities until storms pass. Keep electronic devices charged and monitor local alerts, as brief power outages and isolated downed trees are possible with stronger storms.
Rain chances will gradually fall by Friday evening, with drier, warmer weather returning for the weekend. Stay tuned to the National Weather Service for the latest advisories as the school week unfolds.
Five Day Forecast for Huntsville, Alabama:
- Monday: Scattered showers and a few storms, highs 77–81°F, lows 63–67°F
- Tuesday: Rain and thunder chances continue, highs 78–82°F, lows 63–67°F
- Wednesday: Increased storm risk, highs 83–87°F, lows 64–68°F
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, highs 84–88°F, lows 65–69°F
- Friday: Lingering showers early, then clearing, highs 85–89°F, lows 66–70°F
