Higher coverage of rain on Saturday, less humid next week

Scattered showers and storms in the forecast to begin the weekend. It turns noticeably less humid next week. Check the video forecast for the latest.FRIDAY NIGHTA little surge in moisture from the east provides better rain chances tonight through Saturday. Coverage may decrease this evening, but to be on the safe side, take along a poncho if you are headed to a high school game tonight as a few spotty showers are still expected across central Alabama. Most activity slims after dark then short-term guidance reveals a few more showers developing through the overnight. These should be light, before heavier downpours become more likely Saturday. MORE RAIN THIS WEEKEND Central Alabama becomes a touch grayer into the weekend with seasonable temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Better coverage of rain is expected Saturday as a disturbance digs south promoting better forcing for scattered showers and a few storms. Rain showers are more likely than thunderstorms, but some locally heavy rain is anticipated. A few showers will linger into Sunday, but coverage looks a lot lower by the time we reach the afternoon. By this time, rain will be moving to our east and sunshine will be on the brink of returning with much drier air on our doorstep! FALL WEATHER NEXT WEEK!Following Saturday's front is a much drier airmass than the ones we've seen up to this point. A more significant drop in humidity will allow overnight lows to fall closer to the upper 50s by Monday morning. High temperatures will still make it into the low 80s in most areas with a blue sky full of sunshine. But, it will be comfortable with the absence of thick, tropical moisture. Cooler mornings and warm afternoons. We're getting there, Fall is coming! Fall officially begins with the autumnal equinox on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 1:50 a.m. CDT.SATURDAY FOOTBALL FORECASTRain will be a possible issue for some of the games involving Alabama teams this weekend. It will feel like the middle of summer in Tampa for the Alabama vs. USF game on Saturday afternoon. Scattered storms are expected along the sea breeze, and these could cause some delays through the afternoon. The Samford vs. Auburn game may also have to dodge some raindrops. Scattered showers are in the forecast, although the chance for thunderstorms will be more isolated.This same kind of forecast is in place in Birmingham for the UAB game. A few passing showers are possible with kickoff temperatures in the upper 70s.CLICK TO SEE THE 7-DAY FORECASTSTAY WEATHER AWARE For the latest Birmingham weather information and central Alabama's certified most accurate forecast, watch WVTM 13 News.Current Weather ConditionsHourly Forecast | 10-Day ForecastInteractive RadarBirmingham SkycamsLive Doppler RadarSign Up For Email Weather AlertsDownload the WVTM 13 AppDon't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.