A Flood Warning is in effect through Sunday morning for most of northern Alabama, except the easternmost counties, and much of central Alabama, except the southwestern counties. Some areas could receive 2-4 inches of rain, while other areas could receive an inch or less by tomorrow night. Rainfall is expected to increase as conditions become warmer and more unstable. Rain is likely north of a line from Hamilton to Clanton to Eufaula, but the chance decreases as you move southwest. Despite clouds and rain keeping temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s, no severe weather is expected today. Rain and storms will continue on Sunday. Rain is likely in central and eastern parts of the area, and most likely in western central Alabama. Heavy rain is possible, but no severe weather is expected. Highs will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s.

Monday, the remnants of Francine will bring persistent showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rain possible, but no severe weather expected. Highs will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s. A trough will push a surface front through central Alabama on Tuesday, bringing drier air from the north. Only a slight chance for isolated showers and storms is expected, with highs in the lower to mid 80s. Wednesday will be mostly sunny and dry due to a northerly flow, with highs in the lower to mid 80s. Thursday will also be sunny and warm, with temperatures reaching the mid to high 80s. And sunny skies will dominate toward the end of the forecast period, with highs in the mid to mid 80s.



Looking toward the tropics, a new low pressure system is expected to form this weekend a few hundred miles off the coast of the southeastern U.S. It could develop subtropical or tropical characteristics as it moves across the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. Early next week, it could become a subtropical or tropical depression or storm as it moves northwestward toward the coast. There is a 30% chance of this system forming in the next 48 hours, increasing to 50% over the next 7 days.

Tropical Storm Gordon is moving west-northwest at about 9 mph (15 kph) over open ocean. It may slow down and change direction over the next few days. Gordon currently has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, with higher gusts. It is expected to weaken and become a depression by early Sunday, but it could restrengthen by midweek.

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