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Issued at 113 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

A surface low is currently moving towards the Ohio Valley and
dragging a cold front across the Lower MS River Valley. Convection
along the southern sections of the front is already beginning to
to dissipate and will continue to do so as it moves into even more
of an unfavorable environment dominated by the Gulf ridge and 
lacking in deep moisture. Showers and a few storms may clip the
northern tier of Alabama through sunrise, but severe weather is
not expected. Yes there may be some gusty winds and lightning, but
most of the activity should remain under control. 

Patchy fog appears likely this 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 the 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. 

Scattered showers and storms will linger into the evening hours 
due to the presence of a warm and unstable air mass south of the 
cold front, but dissipate in coverage after Midnight. There could 
be some light rain in the north, but very little measurable rain 
is expected. A lull in the rain late Friday night through Saturday
morning as the air mass stabilizes north of the cold front. An 
elevated warm front will bring scattered showers and a few 
elevated storms to central Alabama Saturday afternoon.

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Regional Hourly Observations For CHILTON County
600 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024
CENTRAL ALABAMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BIRMINGHAM     MOCLDY    67  63  87 CALM      30.08R TC  19           
MONTGOMERY     CLOUDY    68  66  93 SW3       30.08R FOG     TC  20   
SHELBY CO ARPT PTCLDY    65  65 100 CALM      30.06R FOG     TC  18   
MAXWELL AFB    CLOUDY    68  66  93 CALM      30.05R TC  20           
GREENVILLE     NOT AVBL                                               
SELMA          CLOUDY    68  68 100 CALM      30.07R TC  20           
PRATTVILLE     CLOUDY    65  65 100 CALM      30.07R TC  19           
BESSEMER       PTCLDY    64  63  96 SW3       30.07S FOG     TC  18   
TALLADEGA      CLOUDY    64  64 100 S3        30.06R FOG     TC  18   
PELL CITY      FOG       63  63 100 CALM      30.07S VSB 1   TC  17   
SYLACAUGA      CLOUDY    63  63  98 CALM      30.08R TC  17           
JASPER         FOG       63  63 100 CALM      30.05R VSB 1/4 TC  17

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel

Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 66 degrees north, near 67 degrees central, and near 69 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and fog south. In the north, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 100%, and the dew point is near 69 degrees. Visibility is less than one mile south. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to fog. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 69 degrees at Troy, Mobile, and Evergreen. The lowest temperature is 63 degrees at Tuscaloosa and 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.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CHILTON 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 CHILTON County, Alabama
548 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024


DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING

TODAY
Patchy dense fog this morning. Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Much cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs around 80.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Alabama 
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....  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)


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