RADAR CHECK: The most active thunderstorms on radar this afternoon are over the Black Belt region of West Alabama… The storms are moving northwest, and are producing heavy rain and gusty winds…

Additional showers and storms are possible through the evening hours in the tropical air over Alabama. Temperatures are mostly in the low to mid 90s.

TOMORROW THROUGH FRIDAY: The upper ridge over Alabama will weaken slightly, and the air aloft will be a little colder, making the air more unstable. Accordingly, we will expect to see an increase in the number of showers and storms each day. Most of them will come during the afternoon and evening hours, but we can’t rule out a late night or morning shower. And, due to the increase in the number of showers and storms, heat levels come down a bit. Many North Alabama communities won’t get out of the 80s; with 90s confined to the southern half of the state.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: An ocean of humidity will continue to cover the Deep South, and we will continue to deal with scattered showers and storms Saturday and Sunday with a mix of sun and clouds both days. Best chance of storms will come from 1:00 until 10:00 p.m., and highs will be at or just over 90 degrees.

NEXT WEEK: We begin August with some pretty routine mid-summer weather. Hot humid days, scattered, mostly afternoon and evening showers and storms. Highs in the low 90s… See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

TROPICS: Dry air continues to cover the Atlantic basin, and tropical storm formation is not expected through the weekend.

AT THE BEACH: About 7 to 9 hours of sunshine daily on the coast from Panama City Beach over to Gulf Shores through the weekend, and you will deal with an occasional passing shower or thunderstorm. Highs on the immediate coast 87-90, with low to mid 90s inland. See a very detailed Gulf Coast forecast here.

Rainbow photo below was this morning at Panama City Beach… Photo from Ashlie Halbrook…

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