Temperatures drop to 40s as cold front hits Mobile

Residents of Mobile and northwest Florida should plan for wet roads and cooler temperatures this week as a strong cold front approaches the Gulf Coast. The shift marks a transition from mild, humid conditions to crisp fall weather by the weekend.

Tuesday will remain mostly dry during the day, with high temperatures reaching the upper 70s and 80 degrees. Winds will shift to the southeast and gust over 20 mph. Rain chances increase significantly Tuesday night as moisture moves north ahead of the front, with overnight lows staying in the upper 60s.

Wednesday presents the highest likelihood of precipitation. A strong cold front sweeps across the region, bringing showers and thunderstorms primarily from midday through the afternoon. Temperatures will hold in the upper 70s to lower 80s. While the threat for severe weather remains low, drivers should expect downpours and slower travel. Drier air begins to filter in late Wednesday night, pushing temperatures down to the lower 60s.

Skies clear quickly on Thursday, bringing back sunshine and highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees. Humidity drops, making evenings more comfortable. Overnight lows for Thursday and Friday will fall into the lower to mid-50s. Friday afternoon highs will remain in the upper 70s.

A reinforcing surge of cooler air arrives for the weekend, delivering distinct fall conditions. Saturday will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid-70s, followed by a crisp night with lows between the upper 40s and lower 50s. Sunday will stay pleasant with highs in the lower 70s and a very low chance of isolated showers.

The National Hurricane Center reports no tropical development expected in the Gulf, Caribbean, or Atlantic over the next seven days. November 3 marks the start of the final month of the Atlantic hurricane season, which ends on November 30. Forecasters warn of dangerous rip currents and rough surf at local beaches ahead of the front.