Rainy Days Ahead for Alabama: What to Expect

Alabama is in for a wet week starting Thursday, with rain expected to fall across the entire state. The National Weather Service predicts that some areas could see nearly 3 inches of rain by the end of the week.

Drought Relief on the Horizon

This rain is good news for the state's drought conditions. Parts of south Alabama are currently in a Level 3 out of 4 drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The rain will help keep the drought from worsening.

Regional Rainfall Expectations

• South Alabama, especially the southwest region, is expected to get the most rain.
• North and north-central Alabama will see less rain.
• The rain is not expected to be severe, so there is no need to worry about extreme weather.

Timeline and Weather Alerts

The rain will start on Thursday and continue in waves. South Alabama could see some heavy rain at times. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a low risk for flash flooding in south Alabama on Friday.

Weekend Outlook

Rain chances will linger into the weekend, but they will be lower on Saturday night into Sunday. The weather service in Huntsville is also keeping an eye on the possibility of a few snowflakes in north Alabama on Sunday night or early Monday morning. However, they say the chances are very low.

Dry Start to Next Week

By later on Monday morning, the rain is expected to stop. The first part of next week looks to be dry.