Soggy start to the week for Alabama; watch for flooding
No severe weather is expected in Alabama this week.
Ethan Parker 
Alabama is in for a wet start to the week, though the good news is that no severe weather is in the forecast. According to the National Weather Service, while the threat of severe storms remains low, residents should stay alert for the possibility of localized flooding as waves of rain move through the state.
Flood Outlook for Sunday and Monday
The National Weather Service is keeping a close watch on rainfall, with excessive rainfall outlooks highlighting areas at risk for flash flooding. On Sunday, regions marked in yellow face a slight risk—a 15 percent probability—of rain heavy enough to cause scattered flash flooding, while green-shaded areas carry a marginal risk of at least 5 percent. Similar conditions are expected to persist on Monday.
These warnings are based on the probability that forecasted precipitation will exceed established flash flood guidance. You can track the latest updates on the official excessive rainfall outlook here.
Weather Pattern Shifts
This active weather is being driven by an area of low pressure currently situated to the west of Alabama. This system is set to bring waves of rain and storms across the state through Tuesday. Meteorologists expect the low to finally shift to the east of the state after Tuesday, allowing for a change in the weather pattern.
By the time the system clears out on Tuesday night, some areas could see an additional one to two inches of rainfall. You can view the full 72-hour precipitation outlook provided by the weather service here.
Summer Heat Returns Midweek
Once Monday passes, the nature of our rainfall is expected to shift into a more typical summertime pattern. Expect afternoon pop-up showers and storms that generally fade after the sun goes down.
With the transition to a more classic summer regime, temperatures will begin to climb starting midweek. 205focus.com readers should prepare for increasing heat, as the heat index is projected to climb above 100 degrees in many locations each day through the weekend.
