Dothan and the Wiregrass region are set for a warmer-than-normal conclusion to September this Wednesday, with forecasters predicting mostly sunny conditions across the area. Wednesday marks the last day of September, and temperatures are expected to climb near 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the afternoon. Winds will be out of the southeast at 5 to 10 miles per hour, according to Chief Meteorologist David Paul and Meteorologist Ryan Dugger.
There is a slight chance of isolated showers, specifically over areas to the south, with a 5 percent probability of rain during the day. As Wednesday transitions into night, skies are expected to clear significantly, leading to mostly clear conditions. Overnight lows will settle near 68 degrees, accompanied by light east-southeast winds, and no rain is expected.
Looking ahead to Thursday, residents can anticipate partly cloudy skies. The chance of rain remains low at 10 percent, with stray afternoon showers possible. High temperatures on Thursday will stay warm, nearing 89 degrees, and southeast winds are forecast to remain at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
Significant changes in the weather pattern are anticipated starting Friday as tropical moisture begins to arrive in the region, bringing with it a substantial increase in rain chances through the weekend. On Friday, the forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms. The low temperature is expected to be 70 degrees, with a high reaching 87 degrees, and the probability of rain increases to 60 percent.
The weekend will see a continuation of wet weather. Saturday's forecast includes scattered showers and a few thunderstorms, with a 70 percent chance of rain. Morning lows are projected to be around 72 degrees, rising to a high near 85 degrees. Sunday maintains a similar outlook, with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms and another 70 percent chance of rain. Highs on Sunday will be near 83 degrees, following a low of 72 degrees. These widespread showers are expected to "knock high temperatures down to the 80s," as described by meteorologists.
The arrival of cooler, drier air is expected to impact the region next week, following the weekend's wet conditions. Monday's forecast indicates cloudy skies with scattered showers, carrying a 50 percent chance of rain. Temperatures will begin to cool slightly, with a low near 71 degrees and a high of 82 degrees. By Tuesday, conditions are expected to become partly cloudy with only a slight chance of rain, decreasing to 20 percent. The air will feel noticeably cooler, with a low of 67 degrees and a high near 80 degrees, marking the arrival of cooler, dry air into the region.
For those heading to coastal lakes and bays on Wednesday, light chop conditions are expected. Winds offshore will be out of the east at 5 to 15 knots, and seas offshore are predicted to range from 1 to 4 feet. This coastal forecast applies specifically to Wednesday, the last day of September, and was provided by Chief Meteorologist David Paul and Meteorologist Ryan Dugger.
