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Spring Break Update: Clouds & Showers Along The Gulf Coast Today

It looks like the Spring Breakers will have to deal with clouds and showers along the coast today. A disturbance moving through the northern gulf is triggering the wet weather. Tomorrow should be a partly sunny day, with a chance for rain and storms in the afternoon and evening. I've included the 10 AM view from our Skyvision site at the Hangout in Gulf Shores.

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BCS National Championship Forecast

All Quiet In The Tropics

(Beach Club Webcam-Gulf Shores)

Today the National Hurricane Center sounded the all clear in the tropics, with no areas favorable for tropical development. If you’re planning on traveling to Alabama’s Gulf coast for the upcoming 4^th of July holiday weekend, there will be a few spotty afternoon thunderstorms. Otherwise, look for partly to mostly sunny conditions, with highs near 90-degrees.  The UV index is maxed out during this time of year so whether it’s the lake, river, or Gulf Coast, put on lots of sunscreen.   

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Not as Muggy with Rain Returning for the Weekend

Temperatures have soared into the mid 80s this afternoon with scattered clouds across the state. It appears clouds are going to be on the decrease over the next several days.

We have noticed a slight decrease in dewpoints making for more comfortable weather across the area. North of I-20 – dewpoint temperatures are already down around 50 degrees. We’ll head toward the weekend with warmer temperatures. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s over the next several days. We may even have temperatures in the 90s Saturday.

We will likely have enough moisture and instability to give us a good chance of afternoon “Summertime” showers and storms both on Saturday and Sunday. I’d lean toward Sunday as being the wetter of the two days.

Temperatures this week are slightly below average. I’m still looking at warmer temperatures in the forecast for the Summer.  The Climate Prediction Center is showing above average temperatures in their three month outlook.

Meanwhile in Okalahoma - the forecast is not looking good for the NCAA Softball Championship where Alabama is playing Oklahoma.  A low continues to spin producing heavy rain and thunderstorms. 

These storms will continue through tomorrow with a break in the rain in Oklahoma Friday.  We'll get our taste of this system late weekend.

Have a great evening!

J-P Dice
Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
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Talladega Race Forecast

If you have plans to head to 'Dega this week - the forecast looks hot.  The best chance of rain will be Thursday afternoon, but at this point I'm not forecasting anything more than 20% for the Talladega County.  We could see some spotty showers and storms Saturday and Sunday, but no severe weather is expected.  The best chance of rain  will be after 3pm over the weekend.  If you're a race fan usually race weekend is known for severe weather in the Spring - I'm happy to report the most you'll probably need to prepare for is a high UV index.  Do not forget the sunscreen.

J-P Dice
Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
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Twitter: jpdice_Fox6

Spring Break Forecast

This weekend marks the start of Spring Break for lots of viewers. I wanted to share this Spring Break Beach Forecast. It looks like rain will also be impacting coastal areas starting late tonight. At last check the sky was cloudy in Gulf Shores, with a temperature near 67-degrees. Water temperatures are in the mid 60s right now.

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Alabama Gulf Coast

 
Are you planning on visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast this weekend? The good news is that the forecast is calling for typical beach weather with only a few spotty afternoon thunderstorms and showers. You can expect a nice southerly sea-breeze over the next few days.

Wes Wyatt

Fox 6 Meteorologist

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Rain & T-storms Developing

Keeping an eye on the radar at this noon hour and there are several showers and thunderstorms developing across the area. This is the latest image captured from our VIPER system and you will notice lots of activity tracking westward out of Mississippi. If you're going to the Alabama game this afternoon grab a poncho and prepare for the possibility of rain and thunderstorm activity. Remember if you hear thunder seek shelter in a sturdy shelter until the storm has passed. You can find our real-time interactive radar by clicking here.

Wes Wyatt

Fox 6 Meteorologist

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