Hot Start to Fall in Northeast Alabama: Seven-Day Forecast

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Weather Update

LEESBURG, AL – Fall is here, but it’s starting off hot here in Northeast Alabama is welcoming the season with a hot and humid start. Residents can expect above-average temperatures throughout the week, with only occasional chances of showers.

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90 and a 20% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph will shift south in the afternoon.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low near 66 and calm winds.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 91. Winds will be calm, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 67. Calm winds continue.

Wednesday: Partly sunny with a high near 92 and a 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Light south winds will become southwest at 5–10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 a.m., with a low near 67 and a 70% chance of precipitation.

Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms expected, high near 81, with an 80% chance of rain.

Thursday Night: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., mostly cloudy, low near 63.

Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 82, with a 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, low near 59.

Saturday: Sunny, high near 83.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, low around 60.

Sunday: Sunny, high near 84.

Residents should plan outdoor activities accordingly, as the first week of fall promises a mix of summer-like heat and scattered storms.