ALABAMA — Central Alabama has gone 19 days without measurable rain, but that dry streak is about to end as showers return for Halloween weekend. Friday stays pleasant with partly cloudy skies, highs near 80 degrees, and a light east wind. Rain chances increase Saturday evening during trick-or-treat hours, with off-and-on showers continuing into Sunday and stronger storms possible by the middle of next week.
Isolated Showers Possible Saturday Morning and Afternoon
Halloween Saturday will bring mostly cloudy skies, with a few isolated showers possible as early as the morning hours. The day is not expected to be a washout, but scattered showers could develop during parades, football games, and other afternoon events.
Anyone heading out for outdoor activities during the day should keep a poncho or umbrella handy. Dry periods are still expected between the scattered showers, giving many areas a chance to enjoy Halloween festivities before rain chances rise later.
Trick-or-Treat Rain Chances Increase Saturday Evening
Latest high-resolution guidance continues to show rain chances increasing as early as Saturday evening during trick-or-treating hours. Showers are expected to grow in coverage from around 5 p.m. through 10 p.m. across central Alabama.
The good news is that this will be a rain event only, with no severe weather expected. Showers may be scattered enough to allow some dry windows, but families should have ponchos ready and a backup plan in place for Halloween night.
Western Alabama Could See More Than Half an Inch by Sunday
Off-and-on showers will become more widespread Saturday night and continue into Sunday. The western half of Alabama, including areas near Tuscaloosa, may see the highest totals, with some locations picking up more than half an inch of rain by late Sunday.
This rain will not be a drought buster, but it will bring welcome relief after nearly three weeks of dry weather. A few showers could linger into Sunday afternoon, while Monday and Election Day Tuesday look partly cloudy with only about a 20 percent chance of an isolated shower.
Stronger Storms and Gusty Winds Possible Wednesday in South Alabama
The forecast turns more active by the middle of next week as a large upper-level trough and cold front move through the region. This system could bring rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Alabama on Wednesday.
Latest guidance suggests a warm, unstable air mass could build into the state, especially over south Alabama, which would raise the risk for severe weather. This scenario is not locked in yet, and residents should keep checking forecasts as details become clearer. Daylight saving time also ends early Sunday, so clocks should be set back one hour before bed Saturday night.
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