Thunderstorm Chances Focus on Monday, Tuesday in Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook, Alabama — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 87°F to 93°F, lows from 70°F to 72°F, rain chances focused on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Today, with a high near 93°F.
- Coolest morning: Sunday, with a low near 70°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.64 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 26 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 8/22 | Sunny | 93° / 72° | 4% | 17 mph |
| Sunday 8/23 | Sunny | 92° / 70° | 5% | 15 mph |
| Monday 8/24 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / 70° | 31% / 0.04" | 11 mph |
| Tuesday 8/25 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / 72° | 48% / 0.04" | 13 mph |
| Wednesday 8/26 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 91° / 72° | 54% / 0.36" | 26 mph |
| Thursday 8/27 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 87° / 70° | 62% / 0.20" | 15 mph |
| Friday 8/28 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 71° | 27% | 13 mph |
Today's Details — Saturday, August 22
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 93°F / 72°F
- Wind: NNW 7 mph, gusts to 17 mph
- Precipitation: 4% chance
- UV Index: 7.9 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:14 / 19:25
- Daylight: 13.2 hours (11.8 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.9; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 54%
- Dew Point: Up to 73°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 78°F, 78% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 91°F, 39% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 82°F, 42% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 66 (peak 98) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 26.1 µg/m³
Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.
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