US Weekly Rainfall Departure		US Weekly Temperature Departure

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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Alabama Forecast Discussion (NWS)
National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary

Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

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Regional Hourly Observations For LOWNDES County
800 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

CENTRAL ALABAMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BIRMINGHAM     CLOUDY    71  66  84 SW3       30.09S TC  22           
MONTGOMERY     CLOUDY    70  67  90 S7        30.08S TC  21           
SHELBY CO ARPT CLOUDY    66  66 100 SW3       30.08R FOG     TC  19   
MAXWELL AFB    CLOUDY    70  67  90 SW3       30.06R TC  21           
GREENVILLE     NOT AVBL                                               
SELMA          CLOUDY    72  70  94 SW7       30.08S TC  22           
PRATTVILLE     CLOUDY    69  67  94 W3        30.08R TC  21           
BESSEMER       CLOUDY    66  32  28 S3        30.09S FOG     TC  19   
TALLADEGA      PTSUNNY   64  64 100 E2        30.07R FOG     TC  18   
PELL CITY      MOSUNNY   66  66 100 CALM      30.08S FOG     TC  19   
SYLACAUGA      CLOUDY    67  66  96 CALM      30.09S FOG     TC  20   
JASPER         CLOUDY    63  63 100 CALM      30.05S FOG     TC  17   

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 800am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 68 degrees north, near 71 degrees central, and near 71 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 70 degrees. There is patchy fog south. Winds are from the southwest at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 72 degrees at Evergreen. The lowest temperature is 66 degrees at Tuscaloosa, Shelby County Airport, and Gadsden.

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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

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LOWNDES County, AL

720 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Outlook through Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

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

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7-Day Forecast For LOWNDES County, Alabama
806 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING

TODAY
Partly sunny. Patchy dense fog early this morning. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Cooler with lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 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 upper 70s.

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

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

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

THURSDAY
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

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Alabama

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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   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

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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

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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