How hot will Alabama get? Here’s a look at this week’s unseasonably high temperatures

The National Weather Service continued to forecast a very warm week for February in Alabama, with some high temperatures nearing record territory.

The record book was already added to on Monday when Muscle Shoals tied its record high for Feb. 3 of 75 degrees, according to the weather service in Huntsville.

Forecasters think more records could be in jeopardy later this week, when high temperatures could make it into the 80s in parts of the state.

However, the risk of a few strong storms has been added to the forecast for Wednesday for some in north Alabama.

NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has added a Level 1 out of 5 (marginal) risk for severe weather for northwest Alabama for Wednesday.

Here’s the severe weather outlook for Wednesday:

Isolated severe storms will be possible in the areas in dark green on Wednesday.Storm Prediction Center

A Level 1 risk means that isolated severe storms will be possible.

Any stronger storms that develop could have damaging winds, and there will be a low chance for a tornado:

Severe weather is not expected for the rest of Alabama on Wednesday.

Temperatures are expected to remain warm through the week. According to weather service forecasts some of the warmest days will be Friday and Saturday, with Saturday (right now) appearing to be the warmest. Here’s the forecast for Friday:

Friday highs

Here are Friday’s forecast highs.NWS

And here’s the forecast for Saturday:

Saturday highs

Saturday could end up being the warmest day of the week for many in Alabama.NWS

Forecasters think the first part of next week could be a bit cooler, but no arctic blasts are on the way anytime soon.

Here is the temperature outlook for Feb. 9-13 (next Sunday through Thursday), which suggests that much of Alabama will have higher probabilities for above-average temperatures for another week:

6-10 day temp outlook

Warmer-than-average temperatures are favored for much of Alabama next week.Climate Prediction Center