Widespread Weekend Rain to Soak Alabama With 1 Inch Possible Statewide, Severe Weather Risk Remains Very Low Outside Mobile and Baldwin Counties
ALABAMA — A broad shield of rain is set to move into the state after midnight Saturday night and continue through the pre-dawn hours Sunday, bringing a soaking rainfall to much of Alabama but little threat for severe storms. Forecasters indicate this will be primarily a rain event for most communities, with limited instability across the state.
Rain Moves In Late Saturday Night
The main batch of rain is expected to enter Alabama after midnight, expanding across the state during the early morning hours Sunday. The system appears widespread, with steady rainfall likely through much of the morning. Most communities can expect between one-half inch and one inch of rain, providing a beneficial soaking for many areas.
Limited Instability Across the State
Weather data shows very little surface-based instability (CAPE) across Alabama. That means the atmospheric ingredients needed for strong or severe thunderstorms are largely absent.
The only exception appears to be the far southwestern corner of the state, particularly Mobile and Baldwin counties, where a small amount of instability is present. Even there, forecasters describe the severe weather risk as very low.
Thunder Possible in Southwest Alabama
While most of Alabama will simply experience steady rain, isolated thunder cannot be ruled out in the southwest portion of the state. However, the environment does not support organized severe storms. There is no indication of a widespread severe weather outbreak with this system.
What Residents Should Expect
- Steady rainfall beginning after midnight
- Wet roads during early Sunday travel
- Minimal lightning except in the southwest
- Low severe weather threat statewide
The event appears to be primarily beneficial rainfall rather than a damaging storm system.
Bottom Line
Alabama’s weekend weather will feature widespread rain, but the atmosphere does not support significant severe weather development. Outside of a small window for thunder near the Gulf Coast, this looks to be a straightforward rainmaker. Stay with SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com for continued updates as the system approaches and moves through the state.
