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Record-Breaking Heatwave Strikes City as Thunderstorm Threats Increase, Relief Anticipated Tomorrow

Record-Breaking Heat Wave Pummels City; Thunderstorm Chances on the Rise Tonight

The city faced a new heat health advisory until 7 p.m. as record-breaking temperatures continued to batter the area, making it the hottest June day so far. The scorching heat brought a higher than the average risk of thunderstorm activity set to develop as the evening progresses and extend overnight.

In the midst of the stiflingly hot weather spell, previously standing heat records were shattered. The local weather station recorded a minimum temperature of 81 degrees today, matching the second warmest June night on record. The city is sweating under the relentless heat that is the warmest this early in the year.

According to the weather radar, chances of showers and storms are rising. Storms developing could produce wind gusts over 57mph, posing a potential hazard. Amid the mostly cloudy and highly humid conditions, not every area may receive the much-needed rainfall. Powerfully breezy conditions of the afternoon are expected to ease significantly by sunrise, as stray thundershowers begin to retreat. This morning’s low registered around 75, another potential record for the day’s warm, minimum temperatures.

Forecast: A Respite from Roasting Heat

Those citizens longing for some respite from the sweltering heat can look forward to tomorrow when the hellish blaze of heat is expected to yield to somewhat near-average high temperatures. As the final early-morning rain showers give way to sunny skies, the mercury peaking at a less-scalding mid-80s to about 90 degrees is forecast.

Comforting gusts of wind from the northwest are anticipated to bring in drier, cooler air, providing a breath of fresh air amidst the oppressive humidity. During the afternoon, a quick shower or thunderstorm is a distinct possibility due to a rotation of atmospheric energy in the region. Later in the evening, any rain should desist fairly soon after nightfall as skies gradually clear.

Tonight: Thunderstorms and Potential Damages

Vigilance is advised for local residents as severe storms with damaging wind gusts may be more likely to develop around the city and its northern points. As the breezes calm down significantly compared to the afternoon and thundershowers attempt to find an exit route, citizens can expect a muggy and mostly cloudy evening.

Monumental High Temperatures Recorded

So far, high temperatures for the day have been unprecedented. The local airport recorded at least 98 degrees, marking a new record high for today’s date. The previous record for the day was equalled with a sweltering 98 degrees as well. Setting new records, yet another airport has noted at least 97 degrees today.

Relief on the Way

The signs for relief are on the horizon as forecasted temperatures are expected to normalize, ending the spate of record-breaking highs. However, caution ought to be heeded due to the chance of thunderstorms and potential gusty winds.


Author: HERE Birmingham

HERE Birmingham

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