THIS WEEKEND: A stationary front continues across the Tennessee Valley in the northern parts of the state, which will allow for the formation of scattered to numerous showers and storms along and south of the front throughout Saturday, with most activity firing up as we approach the afternoon. A couple of storms may become strong and there may be one or two localized flooding issues. Highs will be in the mid 80s to the lower 90s.

The front shifts slightly northward on Sunday, shifting much of the scattered thunderstorm activity north of the I-20 corridor. Once again, a strong storm or two may be possible. Highs will be in the mid 80s to the mid 90s.

THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST: It will be the same story on Monday, with scattered storms likely over the northern parts of the state while central Alabama will stay mainly dry, with only a few isolated showers. Highs will be in the mid 80s to the mid 90s.

A weak trough will move into the state that will allow for more scattered thunderstorm activity on Tuesday, mainly during the afternoon and evening. The higher rain chances will be over west and southwestern Alabama. Highs will be in the lower to mid 90s.

Wednesday through Friday look to be more typical summer weather days as the pattern weakens and there will be little in the way of forcing. You can expect the daily dose of sun with only a small chance of a few isolated showers and storms each day, with highs in the lower to mid 90s.

TROPICS: All is calm across the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea and the tropical Atlantic Ocean, and no new tropical systems are expected to form over the next five days.

BEACH FORECAST: Get the latest weather and rip current forecasts for the beaches from Dauphin Island to Panama City Beach, Florida, on our Beach Forecast Center page. There, you can select the forecast of the region you are interested in.

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