The counties along the Gulf will be quite soggy today with rain chances moving to the north tonight and tomorrow.

This system is quite unique for April as a low pressure is moving north out of the Gulf of Mexico. With strong winds from the west and water temperatures still a little cool, we’re not expecting the storm to develop into a named tropical system, but the showers and storms the next day or so will feel reminiscent of a tropical depression.

There could be a few tropical-style rotating bands of heavier rain and gusty wind with the possibility of a few spin-up tornadoes and waterspouts. It’s going to be quite humid, too. There’s no reason to make a rush on milk and bread, but it is a good reminder to check your storm emergency kits as we look towards the upcoming hurricane season.

North Alabama

Sunny with a high near 78. Partly cloudy tonight with a low of 53.

Central Alabama

Sunny with a high near 77. A slight chance of a shower tonight with a low of 54.

South Alabama

Mostly sunny with a high near 77. Breezy with wind gusts up to 20 miles per hour. Showers likely tonight with a few thunderstorms possible. Low near 55.

Gulf Coast

Showers today with a few thunderstorms possible. High of 72. More rain and storms tonight with a low of 60.