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Wednesday will be a “transition day�� across Central Alabama. The state sets-up between the ridge to our EAST and the amplifying mid/upper trough and surface cold front to the NORTH and West. Changes coming…more leaves falling. Check the video forecast for the latest.WAITING FOR THE RAINThis week’s rain may be more disappointing than it sounds on the surface. Yes, it will rain, but no, it will not rain in every North and Central Alabama community. It stays completely dry for one more day (Tuesday) before a cold front triggers the scattered, hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms for Wednesday. A severe storm could develop Wednesday; however, limited fuel and wind shear means the chance is slim �� one of those ‘watch it�� situations as opposed to expecting major problems.It’s been 15 days since rain fell in Birmingham, and it’s been 35 days since the last truly impactful rain: 0.39�� on September Fifth. Most of Alabama is entering a short-term drought; that's the effect of the recent dry spell. It would take about 1-2" on average this week over the northern half of the state to stave off drought. That seems rather unlikely with this incoming cold front.Short-term weather looks like more of the same, though! Tuesday starts cool and dry (40s and low-50s), and although some clouds drift overhead from time to time, it still warms up nicely in the afternoon: highs around 78-82ºF.SEVEN DAY FORECASTExpect some heavy thunderstorms in the area on Wednesday afternoon and evening followed by a few more dry days: most of Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Another strong front arrives on Sunday night, and that one could bring some more showers as well as some of the coolest weather so far by early next week. There is a slim chance frost may be a little more common by next Tuesday/Wednesday as well: especially northeast of the Birmingham area.—STAY WEATHER AWAREGet the free �������� 13 app and turn on the alerts for the latest weather updates.For the latest Birmingham weather information and central Alabama's certified most accurate forecast, watch �������� 13 News.Current Weather ConditionsHourly Forecast | 10-Day ForecastInteractive RadarBirmingham SkycamsLive Doppler RadarSign Up For Email Weather AlertsDownload the �������� 13 AppDon't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.