Rainy start to May looks possible next week Updated Apr 29, 2021; Posted Apr 29, 2021 Alabama could face the prospect of heavy rain early next week thanks to several weather systems moving into the area. This map from the Weather Prediction Center shows much of the state could face heavy rain from Monday through Wednesday or Thursday. Facebook Share Alabama may be looking at a soggy first week of May. NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center on Thursday released an updated U.S. Hazards Outlook, and it shows several chances for heavy rain and storms starting on Sunday and lasting into the first half of next week.