Soggy start to the week for Alabama; watch for flooding

Alabama residents can breathe a sigh of relief as there is no severe weather currently in the forecast for the week ahead. However, 205focus.com reminds readers that the National Weather Service is urging caution, as localized flooding remains a distinct possibility.

Flood Outlook and Rainfall Risks

Sunday's excessive rainfall outlook indicates specific risks across the state. Regions marked in yellow face a slight risk, defined as a 15 percent probability of heavy rain capable of causing scattered flash flooding. Areas highlighted in green carry a marginal risk, representing at least a 5 percent probability. These forecasts are based on the probability that anticipated rainfall will exceed flash flood guidance.

The wet pattern is set to continue into Monday, which brings another risk for excessive rainfall. These conditions are driven by an area of low pressure situated to the west of Alabama, which will bring waves of rain and storms throughout the start of the week. That system is expected to shift to the east by Tuesday, though parts of the state could still accumulate an additional inch to 2 inches of rain by Tuesday night.

Turning Up the Heat

As we head past Monday, the nature of our rain chances will shift toward typical summertime patterns. Expect afternoon pop-up showers and storms that generally fade once the sun goes down. Following this shift, the focus will turn to the thermometer; summertime heat is expected to ramp up by midweek. The heat index is projected to climb above 100 degrees in many areas each day through the weekend, so stay prepared for those "feels like" temperatures.