Alabama's weekend forecast: Warm and dry

More sunshine in Alabama's forecast while Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf

A cold front keeps Milton away from Alabama and brings cooler weather soon.

More sunshine in Alabama's forecast while Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf

A cold front keeps Milton away from Alabama and brings cooler weather soon.

STORMS SO YOU’LL KNOW FIRST, THIS IS �� 13 WEATHER MOULTON FORMED INTO A HURRICANE EARLIER THIS AFTERNOON, AND WE JUST GOT THE LATEST ADVISORY, THE 4 P.M. ADVISORY, A LITTLE OVER AN HOUR AGO. AND IT HAS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS OF 80 85MPH AND IS MOVING EAST AT SEVEN MILES PER HOUR. WHERE IS THIS SYSTEM GOING? WELL, IT’S HEADED EASTWARD. IT WILL LIKELY STRENGTHEN INTO A CATEGORY TWO HURRICANE BY THE TIME WE GET INTO 1 A.M. EARLY MONDAY MORNING, BEFORE STRENGTHENING INTO A CATEGORY THREE HURRICANE BY MONDAY AFTERNOON. THE CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE BY 1 A.M. TUESDAY. THIS BLUE OUTLINE YOU SEE HERE THAT IS A TROPICAL STORM WARNING AND ALSO A HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT FOR PARTS OF THE YUCATAN PENINSULA. AS THE SYSTEM TRACKS EAST AND NORTHEAST THROUGH THE GULF OF MEXICO. IT WILL CONTINUE THAT CATEGORY FOUR STRENGTH AND THEN WILL LIKELY MAKE LANDFALL AS A CATEGORY FOUR OR A CATEGORY THREE HURRICANE SOMEWHERE NEAR TAMPA. AS THIS SYSTEM MAKES ITS WAY EASTWARD. IT WILL WEAKEN BACK INTO AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. BY THE TIME WE GET INTO THURSDAY. NOW, THIS COLD FRONT THAT’S MOVING THROUGH PARTS OF THE SOUTHEAST. THIS IS GOING TO KEEP ANY OF MILTON’S EFFECTS FARTHER SOUTH AND TO THE FLORIDA PENINSULA. AS YOU CAN SEE, THIS IS 3 P.M. MONDAY AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES CLIMBING TO THE MID TO UPPER 80S. ONCE THAT COLD FRONT MAKES ITS WAY THROUGH ALABAMA, THIS IS 7 A.M. TUESDAY. TEMPERATURES ARE GOING TO DROP POTENTIALLY 50 IN CULLMAN, 50 IN JASPER, 55 IN BIRMINGHAM, 53 IN HUNTSVILLE, 50 UP THERE IN MUSCLE SHOALS. A LOT COOLER THAN WE’VE SEEN THE PAST FEW MONTHS. AND THANKS TO THIS COLD FRONT. LIKE I SAID BEFORE, THIS SYSTEM IS GOING TO REMAIN TO OUR SOUTH. IT’S GOING TO PUSH WHAT IS MOULTON EASTWARD INTO THE ATLANTIC OCEAN, BRINGING DRIER AIR INTO ALABAMA ON TOP OF THE ALREADY DRY AIR. WE’RE GOING TO SEE FROM THAT COLD FRONT, MEANING WE’RE GOING TO BE FEELING FALL-LIKE AS WE MOVE INTO NEXT WEEK. NOW, THAT SAID, LOWS, AS WE MOVE THROUGH THE REST OF THE WEEK WILL BE IN THE MID 50S FROM 54 TUESDAY, 57, WEDNESDAY 54, THURSDAY AND RAIN FREE. HOWEVER, MOULTON WILL STIR UP THOSE RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE ENTIRETY OF THE GULF COAST, SO STAY OUT OF THE WATER IF YOU CAN HELP IT, AT LEAST FOR NOW. AS I SAID BEFORE, TO RECAP, TEMPERATURES WILL BE IN THE MID 80S AS WE START THE WORKWEEK, BUT LOWS WILL BE IN THE 50S A

More sunshine in Alabama's forecast while Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf

A cold front keeps Milton away from Alabama and brings cooler weather soon.

A cold front arrives Monday, and Alabama's forecast turns cooler while Hurricane Milton threatens Florida. Watch the video forecast for the latest updates. COLD FRONT COMING The first weekend of October failed to feel like fall, but next week brings a nice change. A cold front is expected to sweep across Alabama late Monday, ushering in a noticeable shift in the state’s weather pattern. Temperatures, which have been hovering in the sweltering 80s, will plummet as the cooler air mass moves in.You can anticipate a significant drop in temperature Monday morning, with readings dipping into the lower 60s. However, the day will see a gradual warming trend, with highs climbing into the mid-80s. As the week progresses, average high temperatures across Alabama will settle in the upper 70s and low 80s. The pattern is anticipated to remain dry throughout next week, with consistently pleasant weather. Overnight lows will drop into the 50s, providing a welcome respite from the recent heat. Some areas in North Alabama may drop into the upper 40s Friday and Saturday morning. Daytime highs will remain in the upper 70s, offering comfortable temperatures for outdoor activities. TRACKING MILTON Hurricane Milton formed Sunday and is expected to rapidly strengthen into a major hurricane as it tracks toward Florida in the coming days. Moving slowly at 7 mph, Milton will remain over warm waters, allowing it to intensify rapidly. As it crosses the Gulf, it's likely to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane before making landfall along Florida's west coast Wednesday morning.Parts of Florida's west coast face an increasing threat of life-threatening storm surges and hurricane-force winds. Residents should be prepared and stay updated on the forecast.Heavy rainfall (5-8 inches) is expected in Florida starting Sunday and Monday. Flash flooding, urban flooding and river flooding are possible, especially Tuesday through Wednesday. Will Alabama see impacts?Regardless of strength, Milton will not bring any direct impacts to Alabama as it tracks east, though coastal areas should monitor the forecast closely.Swells generated by the storm will heighten the surf and rip current risk along the northern Gulf Coast starting Monday. For the latest Birmingham weather information and Central Alabama's certified most accurate forecast, watch �� 13 News.Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram.

A cold front arrives Monday, and Alabama's forecast turns cooler while Hurricane Milton threatens Florida. Watch the video forecast for the latest updates.

COLD FRONT COMING

The first weekend of October failed to feel like fall, but next week brings a nice change.

A cold front is expected to sweep across Alabama late Monday, ushering in a noticeable shift in the state’s weather pattern. Temperatures, which have been hovering in the sweltering 80s, will plummet as the cooler air mass moves in.

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You can anticipate a significant drop in temperature Monday morning, with readings dipping into the lower 60s. However, the day will see a gradual warming trend, with highs climbing into the mid-80s. As the week progresses, average high temperatures across Alabama will settle in the upper 70s and low 80s.

The pattern is anticipated to remain dry throughout next week, with consistently pleasant weather. Overnight lows will drop into the 50s, providing a welcome respite from the recent heat. Some areas in North Alabama may drop into the upper 40s Friday and Saturday morning.

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Daytime highs will remain in the upper 70s, offering comfortable temperatures for outdoor activities.

TRACKING MILTON

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Hurricane Milton formed Sunday and is expected to rapidly strengthen into a major hurricane as it tracks toward Florida in the coming days. Moving slowly at 7 mph, Milton will remain over warm waters, allowing it to intensify rapidly. As it crosses the Gulf, it's likely to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane before making landfall along Florida's west coast Wednesday morning.

Parts of Florida's west coast face an increasing threat of life-threatening storm surges and hurricane-force winds. Residents should be prepared and stay updated on the forecast.

Heavy rainfall (5-8 inches) is expected in Florida starting Sunday and Monday. Flash flooding, urban flooding and river flooding are possible, especially Tuesday through Wednesday.

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Will Alabama see impacts?

Regardless of strength, Milton will not bring any direct impacts to Alabama as it tracks east, though coastal areas should monitor the forecast closely.

Swells generated by the storm will heighten the surf and rip current risk along the northern Gulf Coast starting Monday.

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For the latest Birmingham weather information and Central Alabama's certified most accurate forecast, watch �� 13 News.

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More sunshine in Alabama's forecast while Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf

A cold front keeps Milton away from Alabama and brings cooler weather soon.

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