A joint service of the UK Ag Weather Center and the National Weather Service.
Issued at 755 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024
Due to clouds and convection in Mississippi, two areas of
instability develop over central Alabama this afternoon and early
evening. One was close to Sumter and Marengo Counties, while the
other was the northeast third of the area. The convection was
moving mainly slowly east southeast. Therefore, had to rearrange
the pops for this evening. The northeast area has since moved into
Georgia and diminished somewhat, while the highest pops will be
south and southwest. After midnight, there may still be some
activity north and left a chance in. The 00z BMX Raob still has
noticable dry air below 700mb, and this will continue to limit
overall activity too. Therefore, the updates consists of the pop
update and a temperature trend adjustment. Low clouds and patchy
fog are expected to develop overnight with lows in the 60s. The
scattered convection still remain possible Friday and the
discussion below holds.
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Previous short-term discussion:
(This afternoon through Friday)
Issued at 1247 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024
A broad area of low-level ridging is centered over the Central and
Eastern Gulf of Mexico while lower amplitude mid-level ridging is
also present over the Eastern CONUS, producing westerly flow aloft.
Warm conditions are expected this afternoon with a mix of sun and
clouds. Highs will reach the mid 80s. There will be an opportunity
for some storms late today and into the evening hours as an embedded
shortwave moves from the Midsouth region and across the Tennessee
Valley. Some thunderstorms associated with this feature are already
ongoing near the Mississippi River, but that activity has really
struggled to maintain intensity with eastward extent as we still
have residual dry air in the mid-levels. Some deeper moisture is
confined near the shortwave, so expect the thunderstorms to
eventually move into western portions of the area early this evening
as the shortwave moves east, but instability will be on the decline
by that point. Any strong storms moving through Mississippi should
be on a weakening trend as they reach Central Alabama, so expect
the activity to be sub-severe.
Meanwhile, a surface low is forecast to moves towards the Ohio
Valley tonight dragging a cold front across the Lower MS River
Valley. Convection along the southern sections of the front will
really struggle as it moves further into an unfavorable environment
dominated by the Gulf ridge and lacking in deep moisture. As such,
expect another round of decaying showers and a few storms to affect
primarily the far northern portions of the area after midnight
before diminishing by sunrise. Patchy fog appears likely tomorrow
morning, especially in the south. Will monitor trends to see if a
Dense Fog Advisory is needed. The frontal boundary will be near the
I-20 corridor by tomorrow afternoon. As temperatures warm into the
lower to mid 80s, some isolated to scattered thunderstorms will
develop. Despite MUCAPE ranging from 2000-3000 J/kg along the
surface boundary, thunderstorm growth is expected to struggle
through the dry air, limiting coverage, intensity, and longevity,
but gusty thunderstorm winds will be possible in a few instances.
86/Martin
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Regional Hourly Observations For CHAMBERS County
1200 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024
EAST CENTRAL ALABAMA
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
ANNISTON MOCLDY 68 66 93 CALM 30.03F TC 20
ALEXANDER CITY CLOUDY 68 68 99 CALM 30.03F TC 20
AUBURN CLOUDY 69 66 90 NE5 30.05F TC 21
Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
RH,
Wind,
Regional Obs,
Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 1200am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024
Across Alabama...temperatures are near 70 degrees north, near 69 degrees central, and near 72 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 70 degrees. Winds are from the south at 6 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the east at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 73 degrees at Brookely Field. The lowest temperature is 66 degrees at Tuscaloosa and Gadsden.
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 CHAMBERS County, AL
212 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 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 CHAMBERS County, Alabama
1200 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024
REST OF THE NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
showers. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. West
winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight.
Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds
around 5 mph, becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. North winds
around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the
mid 50s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Alabama
ALABAMA
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APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG
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Temperature:
Precipitation:
.... 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
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year
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SUN
Declination 11.700000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:12 EDT Set 20:23 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:46 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:47 EDT Ends 20:48 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 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)
Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky
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