Alabama Weekend: Rain, Cooldown, Dry Days Ahead

0:00It's April 2nd. This is Birmingham News today, your AI-powered local news. Alabama's holding steady with that warm vibe through Saturday partly sunny skies, temps climbing to the low in mid-80s, and just the 15-2. 25% shot at some isolated afternoon or evening showers and storms. Come the weekend, a cold front rolls in with a solid band of rain and thunderstorms. Northern spots could see it from midnight Saturday night right up to 10 a.m. Sunday, while South Alabama gets hit from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday expect about a half inch to one inch of rain most places. Folks up north might feel the chill. After Sunday's 80s highs drop into the 60s, thanks to that fresh air mass swap, but the severe weather. Ristase low since the big energies parked way up north, and instability ain't cranked up high. No major drama there, and looking ahead. Next week shapes up, dry and delightful sunny days in the 70s. Clear nights dipping to the 40s and 50s, with zero signs of any late frost or freeze sneaking in.

1:03So grab those lighter jackets for the cool down, stay dry if you're out Sunday, and enjoy the pleasant stretch ahead.