A Thursday Storm Window Stands Out in Mountain Brook's Seven-Day Forecast
Mountain Brook, Alabama — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 89°F to 93°F, lows from 70°F to 74°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Tuesday, with a high near 93°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 70°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 1.77 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 8/24 | Mostly Sunny | 92° / 70° | 12% | 12 mph |
| Tuesday 8/25 | Mostly Sunny | 93° / 70° | 5% | 10 mph |
| Wednesday 8/26 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 93° / 72° | 31% / 0.29" | 20 mph |
| Thursday 8/27 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 89° / 71° | 62% / 1.35" | 20 mph |
| Friday 8/28 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / 71° | 44% / 0.12" | 9 mph |
| Saturday 8/29 | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 91° / 72° | 20% | 4 mph |
| Sunday 8/30 | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 91° / 74° | 17% | 8 mph |
Today's Details — Monday, August 24
- Conditions: Mostly Sunny
- High / Low: 92°F / 70°F
- Wind: NNE 8 mph, gusts to 12 mph
- Precipitation: 12% chance
- UV Index: 6.85 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:15 / 19:22
- Daylight: 13.1 hours
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.85; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 46%
- Dew Point: Up to 65°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 76°F, 65% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 90°F, 34% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 79°F, 38% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 68 (peak 99) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 25.4 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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