College football season is underway, and all eyes are on Tuscaloosa as the Alabama Crimson Tide prepares to host the University of Louisiana Monroe. The city is ready to welcome fans near and far to Bryant-Denny Stadium this Saturday, September 6, with a 6:45 p.m. kickoff.

After the loss to unranked FSU, the Tide has fallen in both the AP and Coaches Polls, and fans are eager to see how the Tide performs this Saturday at home.

READ MORE: Alabama Falls in Latest AP and Coaches Polls

Tuscaloosa Game Day Weather Preview

The National Weather Service in Birmingham said there is a “30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.” for Saturday. Also, a “20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m.”

James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said fans should prepare for a possible shower, “otherwise mostly cloudy. Temperatures will fall from near 82 degrees at kickoff into the upper 70s by the fourth quarter.”

Hourly Game Day Temperature Guide

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

Noon

Thunderstorms and Cloudy. Temperature 87 °F – Feels Like Temp 91 °F

1 p.m.

Isolated Thunderstorms and Cloudy. Temperature 89 °F – Feels Like Temp 93 °F

2 p.m.

Isolated Thunderstorms and Cloudy. Temperature 88 °F – Feels Like Temp 92 °F

3 p.m.

Isolated Thunderstorms and Overcast. Temperature 87 °F – Feels Like Temp 91 °F

4 p.m.

Overcast. Temperature 85 °F – Feels Like Temp 88 °F

5 p.m.

Cloudy. Temperature 84 °F – Feels Like Temp 87 °F

6 p.m.

Cloudy. Temperature 82 °F – Feels Like Temp 85 °F

7 p.m.

Mostly Cloudy. Temperature 80 °F – Feels Like Temp 83 °F

8 p.m.

Mostly Cloudy. Temperature 76 °F – Feels Like Temp 78 °F

9 p.m.

Mostly Cloudy. Temperature 73 °F –  Feels Like Temp 73 °F

10 p.m.

Mostly Cloudy. Temperature 72 °F – Feels Like Temp 71 °F

11 p.m.

Mostly Cloudy. Temperature 71 °F – Feels Like Temp 70 °F

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Be sure to check back, as weather conditions do change. And of course, Roll Tide.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster