Dothan and the broader Wiregrass region are set to experience a significant shift in weather patterns beginning Friday, as extended dry and hot conditions give way to widespread showers and thunderstorms. The forecast indicates that while Wednesday and Thursday will maintain high temperatures, deeper moisture is expected to move into the area by Thursday, leading to a wet weekend and continued rain chances into early next week.
For Wednesday night, residents can expect clear skies with a low temperature settling near 61 degrees. Winds are projected to be light and variable throughout the night.
Thursday will see mostly sunny conditions prevailing across the region, with the high temperature reaching near 90 degrees. Winds are expected from the east-southeast at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Thursday night will remain mostly clear, with the low temperature dipping to around 68 degrees, and light east winds. While largely dry, Thursday also carries a slight chance of rain, with current projections indicating a 10 percent likelihood of precipitation. The daytime high on Thursday is forecast to be 89 degrees, following a low of 68 degrees.
The change in weather will become more apparent on Friday, as mostly cloudy skies are anticipated. Forecasters predict scattered showers and thunderstorms will break out across Dothan and the Wiregrass, with a 60 percent chance of rain. The low temperature for Friday is expected to be around 70 degrees, with the high reaching 87 degrees.
The wet pattern is set to continue throughout the weekend. On Saturday, rain is expected at times, with a significant 70 percent chance of precipitation. Temperatures for Saturday will range from a low near 71 degrees to a high of 85 degrees. Sunday will follow a similar pattern, also seeing rain at times with a 70 percent chance. The low on Sunday is forecast to be 71 degrees, with the high reaching 83 degrees.
Looking ahead to early next week, scattered showers are in the forecast for Monday, with a 50 percent chance of rain. Monday's temperatures are expected to be around a low of 71 degrees and a high of 82 degrees. The chance of rain begins to decrease slightly by Tuesday, which is projected to be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and a 30 percent chance of precipitation. Tuesday's temperatures are anticipated to be a low of 67 degrees and a high of 80 degrees.
For those planning activities along the coast on Wednesday, conditions indicate light to moderate chop on coastal lakes and bays. Winds offshore are expected from the east at 5 to 15 knots, with seas offshore ranging from 2 to 4 feet.