textproduct: NWS Birmingham

KEY MESSAGES

Issued at 1156 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2026

- A stretch of fair weather takes shape this week and continues through the weekend.

- There is a medium to high chance for some communities across Central Alabama to see their first 90 degree day this weekend or early next week.

DISCUSSION

(This afternoon through Tuesday) Issued at 1156 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2026

Sunny and warm conditions prevail across the area today, supported by a significant dry air mass noted on the 12Z BMX RAOB above 850mb. This dry air is associated with a mid-level trough axis that moved through last night, establishing deep northwesterly flow. While an associated surface cold front lags behind, it is expected to pass through tonight. Due to the limited moisture profile, no meaningful precipitation is anticipated with the frontal passage, though a few sprinkles remain possible in the far northeast. In the wake of the front, comfortable temperatures are expected tomorrow with highs in the 70s; several northeastern counties will likely see lows in the 40s by Friday morning. A warming trend begins this weekend as a Bermuda High reestablishes to our east, inducing warm southerly flow. This will likely push daytime temperatures into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees from Sunday through Tuesday, with no organized precipitation expected.

86/Martin

AVIATION

(18Z TAFS) Issued at 1156 AM CDT WED MAY 13 2026

VFR conditions with mostly clear skies prevail across Central Alabama this afternoon. A dry cold front will pass through the region tonight; however, no precipitation is expected at TAF sites, and VFR conditions will persist throughout the period. Winds are forecast to shift out of the northwest overnight following the frontal passage.

86/Martin

FIRE WEATHER

A period of rain-free weather will take shape this week and continue this weekend as high pressure builds into the region. MinRH is forecast to reach the 30 percent range Thursday, Friday and Saturday for much of Central Alabama with a low chance for some locations to reach the upper 20s. Otherwise, no (relatively) low RHs are forecast over the next 7 days.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Gadsden 81 50 75 43 / 0 10 0 0 Anniston 80 53 74 46 / 0 10 0 0 Birmingham 82 55 76 50 / 0 10 0 0 Tuscaloosa 83 55 78 51 / 0 0 0 0 Calera 83 55 77 49 / 0 0 0 0 Auburn 80 58 76 52 / 0 0 0 0 Montgomery 82 58 78 50 / 0 0 0 0 Troy 81 57 78 49 / 0 0 0 0

BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.