Dry today; Heavy rain possible later this week

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - It is going to be a magnificent Monday! Plan on sunshine and passing mid-level clouds with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Dew points in the 40s and 50s mean very dry air. Relative humidity could slip into the 20s away from the coast, creating elevated wildfire danger with dry vegetation and drought conditions. Light winds (10 mph or less) should keep us below Red Flag Warning criteria. Tonight, the forecast looks clear and cool with lows in the upper 50s inland, lower 60s at the coast.

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY: WARMING AND MORE HUMIDITY RETURNS

Tuesday looks sunny and warmer with highs near 90 degrees. Humidity stays low for one more day. By Wednesday, easterly winds bring Gulf moisture back. Mostly sunny skies are in store midweek with highs near 89, and a 20% chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm.

THURSDAY INTO THE WEEKEND: MUCH WETTER PATTERN

If you have outdoor plans for the weekend, move them up to early in the week. The big change arrives Thursday. Rain and thunderstorm chances jump to 60% with showers increasing in the afternoon. Heat indices will push into the mid to upper 90s. Friday through Sunday turns quite wet with 70–80% rain chances each day and temps in the mid-80s. Multiple rounds of heavy rain are possible, and flooding could become a concern. We’ll monitor closely as we approach the weekend.

BEACH & BOATING

Early week remains favorable for boating with light winds and calm seas. Wednesday and Thursday bring southeasterly winds increasing to 10–15 knots with gusts around 20 knots. For beachgoers, there is a low risk of rip currents today and Tuesday, then a moderate risk by Wednesday.

THE TROPICS: TROPICAL STORM HANNA & TRACKING FAY

Tropical Storm Hanna has formed in the central subtropical Atlantic, about 870 miles east-northeast of Bermuda. Hanna is moving toward the east near 17 mph, with an east to east-southeast motion forecast over the next few days. Satellite wind data indicates maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next couple of days.

We continue to monitor Tropical Depression Fay , which is moving south-southwest near 9 mph. Little change in strength is expected today, and Fay is forecast to become post-tropical by Tuesday.

Both systems remain well away from the U.S. We’ll continue monitoring the tropics and provide updates as conditions develop.

Dry today; Heavy rain possible later this week

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