This post summarizes the current weather situation across Alabama. It highlights the sunny, dry conditions statewide, the worsening drought/”>drought footprint, a calm tropical outlook, and what this means for agriculture, water users, and weekend outdoor plans — including football fans.
Drawing on decades of meteorological experience, I explain the short-term forecast, the drought severity, tropical updates, and practical steps residents can take right now.
Statewide snapshot and short-term forecast
Alabama is largely enjoying sunshine with only a few light sprinkles reported over Barbour County. Otherwise, skies are fair across the state.
Tonight will be cool and comfortable, with overnight lows mostly in the 50s.
Temperatures and skies through next week
Daytime highs will be pleasant through Sunday, ranging from the upper 70s to mid-80s. Temperatures will climb further into the 80s by next week.
Nights will trend cooler, especially across North Alabama where readings could dip into the upper 40s. Grab a light jacket if you’re out early or late.
Rain chances are virtually nonexistent through the weekend and into at least the next week. Expect dry, sunny days and mild evenings for outdoor events and travel.
For planning purposes, expect no meaningful precipitation statewide for the foreseeable short term.
Drought conditions and impacts
Alabama’s dry pattern has widened the drought footprint. The latest drought monitor reflects a troubling trend.
The lack of rainfall is not only a meteorological story but a hydrological and socioeconomic concern.
Where drought is worst and what it means
About 59 percent of Alabama is now classified in drought. Portions of West Alabama — including towns such as Tuscaloosa, Greensboro, Eutaw, Demopolis, and Aliceville — are listed in extreme drought.
That designation indicates strained reservoirs, stressed crops, and elevated wildfire risk in the affected areas.
Practical implications include increased irrigation demand, potential water-use restrictions, and higher vulnerability for pasture and dryland crops.
Rural wells and smaller municipal systems can feel stress sooner than larger systems.
Key actions for residents and growers:
Tropical update and Gulf prospects
Although the Atlantic basin remains active in a limited way, none of the current systems pose a threat to Alabama. The Gulf of Mexico is quiet for now.
Jerry, Karen, and the Gulf outlook
Tropical Storm Jerry, with sustained winds near 50 mph, is moving northwest well away from land and is not expected to affect the United States.
Subtropical Storm Karen has briefly formed in the northern Atlantic but models indicate it will dissipate quickly, keeping the broader basin tranquil.
Importantly for Gulf-coast residents and maritime interests, no tropical activity is anticipated in the Gulf of Mexico for at least the next 7–10 days.
That gives a respectable window of calm for coastal operations and planning.
What this means for weekend plans — and beyond
For football fans and outdoor-event planners across Alabama, the forecast is good news. Clear skies, comfortable daytime temperatures, and mild evenings are expected for all major games this weekend.
Whether you’re tailgating or tending crops, enjoy the dry, sunny stretch. Remain mindful of the drought realities.
Stay informed through local forecasts and the drought monitor. Conserve water where possible and prepare for continued dry conditions unless a significant pattern shift brings much-needed rainfall.
Here is the source article for this story: The Weather Authority: No relief in sight for extreme drought conditions in Alabama