COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) -- Good Friday morning! As you roll into the weekend, expect plenty of sunshine and those familiar summertime vibes — warm temps climbing into the mid to upper 70s this morning, paired with some serious humidity. Yep, that classic Southern summer pattern is back in full swing.
By midday, temperatures really take off, soaring into the mid 90s. Mix in that humidity, and we're looking at heat index values topping the 100° mark. Because of that, a Heat Advisory is in effect for our Alabama counties through this evening. Stay cool and hydrated!
The only shot at cooling off today? A stray afternoon shower or thunderstorm. Fingers crossed it doesn't mess with any Friday night football plans. Tonight, it's a warm and muggy one, with overnight temps dipping into the upper 70s to low 80s under partly cloudy skies.
Weekend Outlook: A better chance for rain arrives as a weak shortwave moves through the upper levels of the atmosphere. Don't put away the umbrella just yet — next week sticks with the same steamy setup: highs in the low to mid 90s and those classic daily afternoon showers and storms.
Tracking the Tropics: Erin is on the move across the Atlantic and is expected to become our first hurricane later today — possibly even a major hurricane by the weekend. The good news? Current model trends suggest a weakening in the upper-level ridge, which may help steer Erin away from the U.S. coast. We'll keep a close eye on it.
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