Severe Thunderstorms Likely Across the Ozarks and Lower Ohio Valley

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes, are likely to develop this afternoon from parts of the lower Ohio Valley into the southern Plains. An Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) outlook has been issued. Further north, widespread rain showers are expected across portions of the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Birmingham, Birmingham International Airport (KBHM)

Lat: 33.57°NLon: 86.75°WElev: 643ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 18 Apr 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Birmingham AL

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 85 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 66 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 81 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 61 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 75 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 52 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Showers

    High: 60 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 45 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    Sunny

    High: 70 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
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Point Forecast:
Birmingham AL
 33.51°N 86.82°W
1:13 pm CDT Apr 18, 2024
1pm CDT Apr 18, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2024
 
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