Rain and cooler air returns to the Gulf Coast this weekend

(WALA) - After a dry and summer-like day on Friday, more moisture will move in, bringing the chance of showers and storms for the weekend. After our weekend rain opportunity, we’ll enjoy a brief spell of cool and dry weather.

SATURDAY:

Saturday morning will mainly be dry with some areas of patchy fog likely. The fog will dissipate, leaving partly to mostly cloudy skies through late morning and early afternoon. We’ll be closely watching for showers and storms developing in the afternoon. We’ve increased the rain chance slightly, as many high-resolution forecast models show showers building around 3 p.m. A complex of storms may also enter our area in the afternoon, bringing rain north of Interstate 10. If you have outdoor plans, be sure to watch the radar and remember to go inside if you hear thunder.

Showers will linger into the evening under mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures on Saturday will be warm, in the low to mid 80s.

BEACHES:

The main concern at the beaches this weekend will be the chance for developing inland thunderstorms. Regularly check the radar or have a way to receive lightning alerts if you are at the beach. While we’re not expecting many storms to develop, especially at the coast, they may be close enough to interrupt beach plans in some areas.

On Sunday, a passing front brings a higher rain chance and cooler temperatures. It will not be the best beach day.

The rip current risk will be low throughout the weekend.

SUNDAY:

Another batch of more widespread rain is expected on Sunday, but thunder is looking less likely. Rain will last through parts of the morning and afternoon. Skies will likely clear in the late evening.

We expect about half an inch of rainfall, although a heavier thunderstorm could result in locally higher amounts. After the system passes, drier air will move in for the upcoming week.

NEXT WEEK:

We’re preparing for a shot of cooler air on Monday and Tuesday! Morning temperatures will likely fall into the 40s while afternoons will be in the 70s. It should feel nice!

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