Tropics remain quiet through the peak of Hurricane Season
We have officially passed the statistical peak of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
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Still Watching AL96 in the Atlantic
Development chances drop this morning, but still watching a disturbance in the tropics
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Watching Two Areas In The Tropics
The Atlantic basin is becoming a little more active, with two areas of interest being monitored for possible tropical development. Neither system poses an immediate threat to the Gulf Coast, but both are worth watching to see if we will have our fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. AL95: Short-Lived Development Possible…
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Partial Lunar Eclipse Visible Later This Week
Skywatchers across parts of North America will have an opportunity to see a partial lunar eclipse late Thursday night into early Friday morning as the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow. The eclipse will reach its maximum shortly before midnight on Thursday, August 27, at approximately 11:13 p.m. CDT. At that point, about 96% of the…
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Light to Moderate Chop Expected on the Gulf This Week
Boating conditions along the Alabama coast will remain somewhat choppy through much of the week, with 2-foot seas and west to southwest winds generally around 10–15 knots. Monday afternoon could bring gusts up to 20 knots. A few showers and thunderstorms will be possible each day, especially from Tuesday through Friday. Winds and seas will…
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Saturday Tropics Update: Invest 94L No Longer Expected to Develop
Tropical activity ceases once again in the Atlantic, and should remain quiet over the next several days.
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Tropical Update: Development Chances Fading
Still watching two tropical waves with low to medium chances of development, but that chance looks to be fading.
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Thursday Tropical Update: Limited Time Left For Development Chances
The tropics remain active, with two tropical waves being monitored in the Atlantic, although neither system poses a threat to the Alabama coast. Central Tropical Atlantic — AL92 A tropical wave about 1,000 miles east of the Lesser Antilles has become less organized, and recent satellite data indicate the system does not have a closed…
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Hotter and Mostly Sunny Through Next Week
The heat is sticking around across Alabama’s beaches, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 90s through much of next week. A few showers or thunderstorms could pop up during the afternoon today, Saturday, and Sunday, but rain chances remain pretty limited. Otherwise, sunshine will dominate, with overnight lows staying near…
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Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight tonight
There’s a lot of great viewing spots away from bright lights!
