THIS WEEKEND: We’ll have great, warm weather across Alabama today. Skies will be mainly sunny. It will be a great day to get out there and do some outdoor activities. Afternoon highs will top out in the mid 70s to the lower 80s.

Our streak of dry weather will come to an end Sunday as clouds begin to build and some showers and maybe a few thunderstorms move into the western parts of the state by the afternoon. At this point, all of the activity will stay well west of the I-65 corridor, and the eastern half of the state may see plenty of sunshine. Highs will be in the mid 70s to the mid 80s.

SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE MONDAY: A frontal boundary will move into and through the state Monday that will bring rain and storms, some of which could be strong to severe, mainly during the afternoon and evening. At this point, much of the activity looks to be associated with a squall line, but we’ll have a better look once the higher-resolution models come into view.

A slight risk for severe storms is up for all of north Alabama and stretches into central Alabama down to a line from just south of Demopolis to Clanton to Fruithurst. A marginal risk is up for nearly the rest of Alabama, except for locations south of a line from Stills Crossroads (Pike County) to Phenix City (Russell County). All modes of severe weather will be possible, but the overall tornado threat looks to be low. Highs will be in the mid 70s to the mid 80s.

REST OF NEXT WEEK: Another shortwave will move across Alabama Tuesday that will bring showers and thunderstorms back into the forecast during the afternoon and evening. At this point, severe weather doesn’t look likely, but we’ll keep our eyes on it. Highs will be in the upper 50s to the lower 70s. The rain and storms will push out of Alabama by midday Wednesday, giving us a chance to dry out for a few days. Skies will be mostly cloudy and highs will be in the upper 50s to the lower 70s.

Thursday will be nice with partly sunny skies. Highs will be in the mid 60s to the lower 70s. Moisture will begin to build Friday, but rain looks to hold off until the late night. Skies will be partly sunny, with highs in the mid 60s to the mid 70s.

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