Gameday Outlook + Hourly Temps for Alabama vs. Western Kentucky

Can you hear that joyful roar? College football season is finally back, and fans are buzzing with excitement!

Crimson Tide supporters, in particular, are on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the kickoff of the first game with their brand-new head coach leading the charge.

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Alabama will face Western Kentucky at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, August 31. The evening showdown will kick off at 6:00 PM CT, promising an exciting football season start.

James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist, said, “A brief shower or storm can't be ruled out during the first half, otherwise mostly fair with temperatures falling from near 89 degrees at kickoff to near 80 by the final whistle.”

Hourly Game Day Temperature and Weather Conditions Guide

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These are current temperatures and conditions by Time and Date. As weather conditions change, the hourly forecast could be impacted.

Noon – 89 °F – Overcast

1 p.m. – 91 °F – Isolated tstorms. Overcast.

2 p.m. – 91 °F – Isolated tstorms. Overcast.

3 p.m. – 91 °F – Isolated tstorms. Overcast.

4 p.m. – 90 °F – Isolated tstorms. Overcast.

5 p.m. – 89 °F – Isolated tstorms. Overcast.

6 p.m. – 87 °F – Isolated tstorms. Overcast.

7 p.m. – 85 °F – Isolated tstorms. Overcast.

8 p.m. – 83 °F – Isolated tstorms. Overcast.

9 p.m. – 80 °F – Thundershowers. Cloudy.

10 p.m. – 78 °F – Passing showers. Cloudy.

11 p.m. –7 8 °F – Passing showers. Cloudy.

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