Dothan and the surrounding Wiregrass region are entering a wetter period as deeper moisture moves in from the Gulf, leading to increasing rain chances for the coming days, according to the latest forecast. Residents can expect a progression from stray rain activity on Thursday to widespread showers by Sunday.
Tonight, the forecast indicates mostly clear skies with a low temperature near 68 degrees. Winds will be light, coming from the southeast.
Tomorrow, Thursday, the area will experience partly cloudy conditions, with stray afternoon showers possible. The high temperature for Thursday is expected to be near 89 degrees. Winds will shift to come from the east-southeast at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Thursday night will remain partly cloudy, with the low temperature dropping to near 70 degrees. Winds during Thursday night are expected to be light from the southeast.
Looking ahead to Friday, the forecast shows mostly cloudy skies with a 60% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures on Friday will see a low of 70 degrees and a high of 87 degrees.
The chance of rain increases significantly on Saturday, with forecasters predicting a 70% chance of rain at times throughout the day. The low temperature for Saturday is expected to be 71 degrees, with the high reaching 85 degrees. By Sunday, the region is expected to experience widespread rain, as deeper moisture continues to influence the weather pattern.
Early next week, the rain chances begin to diminish. Monday's forecast includes early showers, followed by partly sunny conditions later in the day. The chance of rain on Monday is 30%, with a low temperature of 71 degrees and a high of 82 degrees.
Tuesday will bring partly cloudy skies with only a slight chance of rain, specifically a 10% probability. Temperatures on Tuesday are expected to be a low of 67 degrees and a high of 80 degrees.
By Wednesday, the weather pattern continues with partly cloudy conditions and a slight rain chance, marked at 20%. The low temperature for Wednesday is forecast to be 61 degrees, and the high will be near 79 degrees.
For those planning to be near the coast on Thursday, the coastal forecast indicates moderate chop on coastal lakes and bays. Winds offshore are expected to be from the southeast at 10 to 15 knots, and seas offshore are forecast to be 2 to 3 feet. This extended period of increased moisture and rain chances signals a notable shift in the weather for Dothan, Houston County, and the wider Wiregrass region through the end of the week and into early next week.
