Tropical Storm Isaias has developed in the Southwestern Gulf and is forecast to intensify into a hurricane over the next 24 hours. Some model uncertainties still exist in regards to timing, intensity, and exact track, so refinements to this forecast are likely. Most impacts to Central Alabama will be felt in the form of gusty winds and steady rainfall Friday into Saturday. Continue to check the latest forecasts from official sources. Start considering preparations for power outages and flooding.
Today there will be a few clouds across the southeast counties. Otherwise, look for a sunny sky across Central Alabama. Daytime high temperatures will be in the 80s to the lower 90s. Winds will be variable at 5 to 10 mph.
Look for clear conditions across the northwest to partly cloudy across the southeast tonight across Central Alabama. Overnight low temperatures will be in the 50s. Winds will be variable at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday across Central Alabama will range from sunny in the northwest to partly cloudy in the southeast. Daytime high temperatures will be in the middle 80s to the lower 90s. Winds will be out of the north to northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
The forecast cone can tell you the most likely path of the center of a hurricane, but impacts can and will occur well outside the cone. For more information, check out this video: https://youtu.be/ZV3R5eR06cY?si=oFgLlDRV-04clXYj