As the first day of fall arrives on Monday, Huntsville and the surrounding Tennessee Valley are expected to experience thunderstorms, signaling a shift to cooler-than-normal conditions. These storms will bring a welcome break from the late-summer heat, with highs expected to stay in the upper 70s to low 80s through midweek.
On Monday, storm chances will be scattered, ranging from 15 to 30 percent. As the week progresses, the chance of rain will increase, with thunderstorms becoming more likely on Tuesday and Wednesday, reaching nearly 50 percent. The storms could bring heavy downpours, lightning, and brief gusty winds across Madison, Limestone, and Morgan counties. Travelers along I-65 and I-565 should prepare for slower commutes due to wet roads.
By Thursday, the rain will begin to taper off, though isolated thunderstorms could still develop, particularly in the afternoon. As the cooler air settles in, overnight lows will drop into the low 60s, with some areas seeing temperatures dip into the upper 50s by the end of the week.
Residents are advised to keep rain gear on hand and allow extra time for travel during both morning and evening hours, as passing storms could cause brief delays, especially for outdoor events and after-school activities.
Looking ahead to the weekend, storm chances will diminish by Thursday evening, with drier conditions expected to settle in. The cooler, more comfortable weather is expected to continue into Friday, offering a pleasant end to the week.
Five-Day Forecast for Huntsville, Alabama
Monday will bring scattered thunderstorms, with highs ranging from 80 to 88 degrees and lows from 60 to 65 degrees. Tuesday will see storms likely, with highs between 77 and 84 degrees and lows between 61 and 64 degrees. Wednesday will bring thunderstorms, with highs from 78 to 84 degrees and lows between 61 and 63 degrees. Thursday will have isolated storms, with highs from 80 to 86 degrees and lows between 57 and 60 degrees. Friday will be mostly sunny, with highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 50s.
