First Alert Weather: Rain chances on the horizon for mid-week

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After a beautiful and comfortable Memorial Day Weekend with low humidity in place, First Alert AccuTrack still shows us dry across Central Alabama tonight. Though some clouds have made their way into the state thanks to the low spinning over the Carolinas, we will eventually see a mostly clear sky tonight with temperatures falling into the upper 50s to low 60s by morning. North winds will turn calm overnight, ushering in a tranquil start to the 4-day work week.

Tuesday still looks mostly dry with just a 20% chance or less of a stray shower late in the afternoon and evening. High temperatures will top out near the low 80s with northeast winds at 5 mph under a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky. Rain chances will eventually return to the forecast by mid-week though as easterly flow kicks back in, bringing more moisture back into Central Alabama. So, humidity levels will go up again by Wednesday and Thursday. We have a 30-40% chance of widely scattered showers and storms, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Fortunately, no day looks to be a washout. With rainfall totals generally staying low over the next several days, you’ll want to take the time to water your lawn and garden as needed. Despite a partly sunny sky, afternoon highs will climb into the mid 80s on Wednesday and Thursday with lows mild in the low to mid 60s.

Next Big Thing: A warming trend will take hold as we head toward the weekend with a First Alert for upper 80s and low 90s in the forecast -- fitting as we kick-off June! Mornings will be warm and humid as well with lows in the mid to upper 60s. Rain chances look relatively low Friday through next Monday with just a 10-20% chance of isolated showers and storms under a mix of sun and clouds. So, nothing too unusual as we start meteorological summer!

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