Fayette County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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- There is a (Level 1 to 3 out of 5) risk of severe storms on
  Tuesday evening for portions of Central Alabama. The best 
  chances will be generally along and northwest of the Interstate 
  85 corridor.

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Regional Hourly Observations For FAYETTE County
400 AM CDT SUN MAY 18 2025

WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS TUSCALOOSA FAIR 74 72 93 NE5 29.88F TC 23 DEMOPOLIS N/A N/A N/A N/A SE6 29.89F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 400am CDT, Sunday May 18, 2025

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 69 degrees north, near 70 degrees central, and near 73 degrees south. Current sky conditions are fair north, mostly cloudy central, and fair south. In the north, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 68 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 72 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. There is patchy fog south. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at Tuscaloosa and Ozark. The lowest temperature is 65 degrees at Gadsden.

Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For FAYETTE County, AL

342 AM CDT Sun May 18 2025 DAY ONE Outlook through Tonight. A few marginally severe (level 1 out of 5) risk that storms may move across central portions of Central Alabama through 9 AM. Large hail and damaging winds will be the main threats. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Monday through Saturday. There is a marginal to enhanced (level 1 to 3 out of 5) risk of severe thunderstorms on Tuesday for areas of Central Alabama northwest of the Interstate 85 corridor, with the highest risk across the northwestern counties. The main threats will be damaging winds and hail. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Activation of storm spotters and emergency management may be needed on early this morning and on Tuesday.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For FAYETTE County, Alabama
414 AM CDT Sun May 18 2025 TODAY
Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly this morning. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. South winds around 5 mph.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the upper 50s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 20 percent.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Alabama ALABAMA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 23-27 MAY 25-MAY 31 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Below Below Precipitation: Normal Above .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Almanac Information

Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

//////////////////////////// MAY 18TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1825... A tornado (said to have crossed all of the state of Ohio) smashed into the log cabin settlement of Burlington, northeast of Columbus. (David Ludlum) ...1960... Salt Lake City UT received an inch of snow. It marked their latest measurable snowfall of record. (The Weather Channel) ...1980... Mount Saint Helens (in Washington State) erupted spewing ash and smoke sixty-three thousand feet into the air. Heavy ash covered the ground to the immediate northwest, and small particles were carried to the Atlantic coast. (David Ludlum)

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