SUMMARY: This morning in Birmingham, temperatures are a pleasant 61°F, with dry conditions and some clouds. Light rain is falling in parts of west Alabama, but much of central Alabama remains dry. The weather is expected to stay predominantly dry throughout next week, with a chance of some brief showers around Halloween, though no significant temperature changes or rainfall are anticipated. Birmingham has yet to record any rainfall in October, nearing a century-old record for the driest October. Temperatures will trend above average, reaching the low to mid-80s in the region. Halloween weather looks favorable for trick-or-treating.

Looking for rain: little to none in Alabama’s 7- day forecast. Above-average warmth next week and mild weather expected for Halloween night.

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SUMMARY: David Kagel from Downtown Church discussed the importance of small groups in fostering deeper community within the church. He highlighted the distinction between large corporate gatherings and smaller contexts of community, noting biblical references that emphasize the significance of both. While large gatherings are valuable, small groups allow for deeper connections and enable members to support one another through the 59 “one another” texts in the New Testament, which promote encouragement and accountability. Small groups can enhance relationships with God and the church, especially during stagnant periods in one’s faith journey, encouraging members to inspire each other toward growth and good deeds.

How small groups can make a big difference.

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Grant Skinner reports a low chance of tropical development in the southwestern Caribbean, as disorganized showers and thunderstorms drift north. Current long-term models suggest no threats to the Gulf Coast, but changes are possible. Meanwhile, record warmth continues, with today‘s high reaching 90°F, the latest 90°F on record since 1872. Tomorrow remains warm at 89°F, cooling slightly Monday and Tuesday. Clear skies are expected, with no rain in sight, though a low risk for rip currents will increase into next week. By midweek, some moisture may bring brief showers and cloud cover, but significant rainfall isn’t anticipated.

It was another day with record warmth as highs pushed into the upper-80’s. Mostly Clear skies will continue through tonight, and lows by Sunday morning will sit at around 60°. Sunday will bring more of the same with highs in the upper-80’s. The front that was expected to pass during the day will likely stall to the north, but cooler air will move into the area next week. Rip current risk will remain low for the weekend but will increase to moderate by Monday and high by Tuesday. We will have limited rain chances over the next week, but highs will cool into the low-80’s by Tuesday. A switch to a southeasterly wind by Wednesday will bring extra clouds and more humid conditions, and a brief shower is possible Wednesday. This moisture increase will warm our morning lows into the mid-60’s through next Friday. The tropics remain quiet!

The WKRG News 5 First Alert Storm Team covers part of southeast Mississippi, southwestern Alabama, and northwest Florida. You can also view the full Saturday evening forecast for the Gulf Coast here: https://tinyurl.com/5dp9smer
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