Blount County Weather and Climate Synopsis



Click on button above to view AL Watches/Warnings/Special Wx Statements. Blount County, AL Weather and Climate Synopsis To access other UK Agricultural Weather Center Pages use the pull-down menu below.

(Click image to zoom) or Click Here

36 Hr. Forecast Map
All Radar images NOAA/UKAWC
Satellite images from NOAA

Weather Summary

Hourly Observations

Nowcast

Agricultural Weather Outlook

7 Day Forecast

Medium & Long Range Outlook

Almanac

Historical Facts


US Weekly Rainfall Departure		US Weekly Temperature Departure

Also see:
Satellite Images of the Day All NWS Radars NWS Watch/Warning Maps UKAWC Regional Degree Day Maps 7-Day Dep. from Normal Rainfall Map 7-Day Dep. from Normal Temp. Map	US Weather at a Glance Learning About Weather State Crop/Weather Reports Crop Moisture Index (JAWF) Palmer Drought Index(NOAA) State Climatology Office

A joint service of the UK Ag Weather Center and the National Weather Service.

Issued at 315 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

A cold front, oriented east to west and bisecting the area in half,
is slowly pushing southward this morning. Dewpoints south of the 
boundary are in the mid to upper 50s, with localized patchy fog 
now developing. North of the front/I-20, dewpoints have fallen 
into the 40s. The front will continue slowly pushing southward
today before lifting back northward this afternoon, in response to
a shortwave within northwesterly flow. It is possible a few
showers or storms could develop near the front as it lifts
northward. Low moisture, weak wind fields, and limited forcing
will keep coverage low and any storms limited in strength. Highs 
this afternoon will be in the mid 70s to lower 80s. 

Upper level ridging builds into the area tonight and Friday. The
frontal boundary will pivot and become oriented north to south
across the northeast, and reinforced by a weak wedge across north
Georgia. Continued weak impulses rotating around the ridge will
provide lift along the surface boundary for isolated shower and
storm coverage overnight and early Friday morning across the
northeast. Increasing heights will limit convection Friday
afternoon, with highs in the 80s areawide. 

14

Alabama Forecast Discussion (NWS)
National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

Click here for UKAWC Point Agricultural, Lawn & Garden Forecast/Outlook in case of corrupt tables.
Regional Hourly Observations For BLOUNT County
900 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTH ALABAMA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS MUSCLE SHOALS SUNNY 62 46 55 E3 30.21R TC 17 HUNTSVILLE MOSUNNY 64 46 52 VRB5 30.19S TC 18 DECATUR SUNNY 62 46 55 NE3 30.20S TC 17 HALEYVILLE MOSUNNY 62 48 60 E3 30.22R TC 17 GADSDEN SUNNY 63 51 65 NE7 30.19F TC 17

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 900am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 62 degrees north, near 69 degrees central, and near 74 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, mostly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at Mobile. The lowest temperature is 61 degrees at Anniston.

Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

U.S. Radar Map, All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For BLOUNT County, AL

403 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Outlook through Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Activation of storm spotters and emergency management is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BLOUNT County, Alabama
718 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming north this afternoon.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming east after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Alabama ALABAMA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below Below .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Almanac Information
Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.690000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:05 EDT Set 20:27 EDT Transit Meridian 13:45 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:40 EDT Ends 20:52 EDT Calculations made for central point in the state. Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and elevation -- Priddy

Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky