Sparse rain chances for a while here in the Valley.  But don't tuck those umbrellas away just yet.  Tropical Storm Isaac may be our next big chance for rain or storms here in the Valley by early next week.

Right now Isaac is moving through the Tropics and some modeling has it on a course for Florida and/or the Gulf by Monday or Tuesday.  If this happens, according to one of our long-range models, Isaac could head up the coast of Alabama.  I will say this is still five plus days out and many things may change the course of Isaac between now and then. 

We'll have the latest on Isaac and Tropical Storm Ten tonight on WAFF-48 News.

Brian Fowler

Meteorologist

WAFF 48 Storm Team

We Track Storms

256-533-6397

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Portions of northwest Alabama are under a Heat Advisory Thursday from Noon until 7 p.m.

A few storms will likely pop up with the afternoon heat.  As is usually the case with summer-time storms, a few could be strong to severe with isolated damaging wind gusts the main threat.  

The most likely areas to see those strong storms will be to the east of I-65 later Thursday afternoon into the early evening hours.

We'll be warm and muggy overnight with lows in the low 70s.

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Showers and thunderstorms will continue throught the rest of the day across the Valley.  Heavier rain and even stronger thunderstorms will develop west of I-65.  Some storms may produce gusty winds, small hail, and cloud-to-ground lightning.  No real threat for severe weather around here today as the airmass becomes a little more stable with rain-cooled air and a cloudy sky.

Highs today will vary from the 70s to around 80 degrees this afternoon with clouds and wet weather to continue off & on.

Brian Fowler
Meteorologist
WAFF 48 Storm Team
We Track Storms
256-533-6397