Macon County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Issued at 1236 PM CDT WED APR 24 2024

A weak surface front has entered into northwest Alabama as we
approach midday. Broken mid-level clouds between 7,000 and 10,000
feet associated with the front are currently present generally
along and north of the I-85 corridor. The presence of the clouds
are expected to temper the diurnal curve just a bit and lead to
high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, while full sunshine
will send highs into the lower 80s for locations such as Troy and
Eufaula this afternoon. In terms of the rain chances today, it
appears that the high-res guidance from yesterday was a little too
bullish in terms of the rain chances. The 12z KBMX sounding still
contains an ample amount of dry air across the profile, which will
continue to be a limiting factor in terms of convective
development. I've continued the slight chance of showers and
perhaps a storm across western counties in Central Alabama through
the peak heating of the day as the surface front moves southward
near the U.S. 80/I-85 corridor. Overnight tonight, mid-level
clouds are expected to gradually clear in most locations. With the
stalled surface boundary still in the vicinity, we could be
looking at the chance for fog development as low-level moisture
pools near and just south of the front. Patchy fog has been added
to the forecast overnight for eastern and southeastern locations 
and nearby major lakes and stream basins. Temperatures will be
allowed to drop into the upper 40s for northern counties north of
the front, while upper 50s are expected in the far south.

Upper level heights will begin to rise during the day on Thursday
as a 500mb ridge develops over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. A
shortwave trough embedded within northwesterly flow aloft will
move through the region, along with the surface front lifting
northward as a warm front. At least isolated showers and storms
will be possible during the peak heating of the day with warm
temperatures expected in the low to mid 80s.

56/GDG

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Regional Hourly Observations For MACON County
500 PM CDT WED APR 24 2024

EAST CENTRAL ALABAMA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ANNISTON MOSUNNY 75 57 53 W8 30.08S TC 24 ALEXANDER CITY SUNNY 75 59 57 SW3 30.08S TC 24 AUBURN PTSUNNY 75 59 57 W9 30.10S TC 24

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 500pm CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 79 degrees north, near 77 degrees central, and near 81 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, mostly sunny central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 27%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. Winds are from the west at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 12 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 81 degrees at Mobile. The lowest temperature is 74 degrees at Shelby County Airport.

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 MACON County, AL

241 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 DAY ONE Outlook through Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday. 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 MACON County, Alabama
406 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 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
Wednesday April 24, 2024 the 115th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.370000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:06 EDT Set 20:27 EDT Transit Meridian 13:45 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:41 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 24TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1899... Two women and one son lived to tell the story of being picked up by a tornado and carried more than a fourth of a mile, flying far above the church steeples, before being gently set down again. The young boy and one of the ladies said they had the pleasure of flying alongside a horse. The horse "kicked and struggled" as it flew high above, and was set down unharmed about a mile away. (The Weather Channel) ...1908... Severe thunderstorms spawned eighteen tornadoes over across the Central Gulf Coast States claiming the lives of 310 persons. The state of Mississippi was hardest hit. A tornado near Hattiesburg MS killed 143 persons and caused more than half a million dollars damage. Four violent tornadoes accounted for 279 of the 310 deaths. The deadliest of the four tornadoes swelled to a width of 2.5 miles as it passed near Amite LA. The tornado also leveled most of Purvis MS. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1925... Louisville's and Bowling Green's warmest April temperature: 91 and 96 degrees, respectively. Also, Lexington's earliest 90 degree temperature (90 degrees). (NWS Louisville) ...1980... Three of eight helicopters were damaged in a sandstorm during a failed-attempt to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran. The hostages were later released on January 20, 1981. ...2005... The latest measurable snowfall on record occurred across parts of Kentucky last year. The snow was the result of cold air and moisture wrapping around an area of low pressure located over the northeast United States. Accumulating snow was mainly confined to the ridgetops and higher elevations of extreme east Kentucky but at least a few flakes were reported just about everywhere. Some amounts reported from across eastern and central Kentucky include...0.6 inches in Booneville...1.0 inch at Jeremiah...1.2 inches at the Jackson Weather Office...1.5 inches at Cumberland...4.0 inches at Lynch...and 5.0 inches at Closplint. (NWS Jackson)

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