Weekend Forecast

Big changes to our weather pattern are just around the corner. Hello, I'm Chief Meteorologist, David Sawyer.


A Cold Front that slipped through Central Alabama on Thursday brought a few much needed rain showers. Although the amount of rain wasn't impressive, we'll certainly take anything we can get to help with our continued drought. A much bigger chance of rain is on the way later in the weekend. More on that in just a moment.

For the final day of the work week, expect a cool start on Friday with readings in the mid to upper 40s. By the afternoon, pleasant weather with a mix of sun and clouds will prevail. High temperatures will reach the mid 60s Friday afternoon.

Friday night will be tranquil with temperatures falling through the 50s during the evening hours and overnight lows dipping to the upper 40s.

Saturday looks to become quite wet as an area of low pressure forms in the Gulf of Mexico and moves over central Alabama. The best chance of rain looks to hold off until later in the day on Saturday with a likely chance of rain and a possible thunderstorm Saturday night. Temperatures will top out in the mid 60s Saturday afternoon with east and southeast breezes picking up between 10 and 15 mph.

As this low pressure system moves through central Alabama, the latest forecast track has this storm system pulling the moisture out of here by Sunday morning. Then, brisk northwest winds will usher in much colder air for Sunday. With the recent warm spell we've experienced, highs in the mid to upper 40s Sunday afternoon will force us to wear the heavy winter coats for outdoor activities.

As a result, get ready for a BIG chill down as we head into early next week.