RADAR CHECK: We have another day of scattered summer soakers across Alabama. Storms are producing very heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds as they move to the east. Where rain is falling, temperatures are in the 70s and 80s; away from the storms we have low to mid 90s. Showers and storms will fade late tonight.

Scattered showers and storms will become more numerous Wednesday and Thursday as the ridge continues to weaken over the Deep South. Heat levels will trend lower with highs in the low 90s in most places Wednesday, followed by upper 80s Thursday.

FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: A relatively wet, unsettled pattern is setting up for Alabama on these three days, with occasional showers and thunderstorms likely. It won’t be a total washout, but rain is likely at times, with a few downpours involved. Beneficial rain is a good possibility, and daytime temperatures will be well below average, with highs only in the mid 80s.

NEXT WEEK: The pattern won’t change much; we expect numerous showers and thunderstorms daily with highs only in the mid to upper 80s most days. While rain distribution on summer days is always uneven, average rain amounts for the next seven days will be 2-3 inches. There’s no sign of any excessive heat (upper 90s or triple digits) for the rest of July.

TROPICS: The Atlantic basin remains very quiet, and tropical storm formation is not expected for at least the next seven days.

ON THIS DATE IN 1979: The most damaging tornado in Wyoming history touched down 3 miles west-northwest of the Cheyenne airport. This strong tornado moved east or east-southeast across the northern part of Cheyenne, causing $22 million in damage and one fatality.

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