FIRST ALERT: Chilly night with rain into Monday morning

Published: Dec. 4, 2022 at 6:52 AM CST|Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 10:03 PM CST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - It’s a chilly night! Current temperatures in the low 50s with sprinkles and showers expected throughout the night. And if you are planning to go to the West Alabama Christmas Parade, you may get caught in the rain. Dress accordingly even if that means buying a poncho!

Make it rain Monday: Monday will be dreary and most likely the rainiest day of the week. The perfect day to bring out the rainboots and umbrellas! Don’t let Monday damper your mood though! Some good news is that the rain this week will help areas of AL get out of moderate drought. So, some rain is needed...I will say the daytime temperatures will be a bit warmer than tonight hitting the low 60s tomorrow. The heavy rain seems to be holding off until Monday evening and into Tuesday. Winds will pick up slightly on Monday with light winds under 10mph. Monday is definitely one of those cozy days where you’ll want to lay around the house but if work has to be done, grab that extra cup of coffee for a boost or a nice hot cup of tea!

The West Alabama Christmas parade takes place Monday.(WBRC)

Taking it into Tuesday: The rain on Monday is likely to roll in overnight and into Tuesday with the possibility for a thunderstorm before 12pm. Tuesday will get much warmer (low 70s) and those warm conditions can be the fuel for a storm. If you download the First Alert Weather App you will get updates on the weather in your area, but Tuesday does not look like a severe weather day. The chance for rain showers becomes more slight Tuesday evening and winds will pick up Tuesday afternoon with gusts up to 20mph.

Wednesday and beyond: There is a chance for rain on Wednesday as well. Temperatures will be in the lows 70s Wednesday and upper 70s by Thursday. The warm weather will stick around through the week dropping into the upper 60s by Friday. There is a chance for rain everyday with cloudy conditions this upcoming week. However, Thursday should bring us more sunshine with its partly sunny skies and there is hope for more sunshine on Friday afternoon and into next weekend!)

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