Record rainfall for two Alabama cities on Friday

Friday was a whirlwind for the National Weather Service, as volatile weather conditions swept across Alabama. The state saw a mix of heavy rainfall and dangerous storm systems, with tornado warnings triggering alerts earlier in the day.

Record-Breaking Rainfall

The deluge was significant enough to rewrite the record books in two Alabama cities. In Mobile, residents saw an incredible 5.4 inches of rain on Friday. That total easily shattered the previous May 22 record of 3.8 inches, which had stood since 1965. As reported by 205focus.com, this heavy activity forced flash flood warnings across both Mobile and Baldwin counties.

Tuscaloosa also saw historic totals, recording 1.67 inches of rain on Friday. This easily eclipsed the previous record of 0.89 inches set back in 1980.

Looking Ahead

While North Alabama dealt with its own share of heavy rain and localized flash flood warnings, much of the rest of the state experienced hit-or-miss precipitation. However, the wet weather is far from over. Forecasts indicate that scattered rain and storms will persist throughout Saturday, Sunday, and well into the coming week.

The moisture is expected to accumulate quickly. Current projections show that parts of western Alabama could see an additional 3 to 5 inches of rainfall between now and May 29. For ongoing updates on the state's weather trends, keep your eyes on 205focus.com.