US Weekly Rainfall Departure		US Weekly Temperature Departure

Issued at 951 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

Isolated non-severe storms continue along the I-20 corridor east 
of I-85. The activity is just south of a slow moving cold front. 
Surface dewpoints have fallen into the upper 50s across the TN 
Valley region, with readings near 70 just south of the front. The
remaining activity should dissipate by midnight. The next wave of
showers and isolated storms will move into west Alabama Saturday 
afternoon, with widespread rain Saturday night and Sunday morning.

58/rose

Previous short-term discussion:
(This afternoon through Saturday) 
Issued at 1252 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

The front is near the I-20 corridor early this afternoon. Activity 
along the front has diminished since this morning, and we're still 
dealing with low-level clouds which have slowed down heating trends 
for some spots across the northern half of the area. There's plenty 
of dry air aloft, so clouds should continue to gradually mix over 
the next couple of hours which will allow for more sun. Still 
expecting highs to reach the mid 80s at most locations this 
afternoon. MUCAPE is progged to increase to around 2000-3000 J/kg as 
we reach peak heating. Some isolated to scattered showers and 
thunderstorms may begin to develop along the slow-moving frontal 
boundary, near the I-20 corridor, within the next few hours. Based 
on the sounding this morning as well as area forecast soundings, 
there's still a large amount of dry air beginning around 750mb and 
extending up through the tropospheric column which is expected to 
hinder vertical growth and longevity of any thunderstorm activity 
this afternoon, but there may be a few instances of gusty sub-severe 
winds and/or small hail if thunderstorms are able to grow tall 
enough with the help of weak surface convergence along the front. 
Most of the activity will diminish this evening.

As the front progresses further into low-level ridging over the Gulf 
of Mexico, it's expected to slow its southward progression and 
become oriented more east to west along the Gulf Coast region 
tonight. For the most part, the cooler airmass will stay north of 
Central Alabama, so it will be a mild night with temperatures 
ranging from the lower 50s northwest to mid 60s southeast. A 
significant increase in deeper moisture is expected to arrive 
tomorrow morning through the westerly flow aloft. Short term 
guidance has begun to indicate greater coverage of rain and some 
storms tomorrow afternoon with isentropic lift along the remnant 
frontal boundary to our south. Highest PoPs look to focus across 
the southern half of the area, with the activity moving west to 
east. As such, began the forecast trend of decreasing highs for 
tomorrow with the expectation of more rain and cloud coverage, 
which should also limit achievable instability. Highs will range 
from the mid 60s northwest to mid 80s southeast.

86/Martin

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 MADISON County
100 AM CDT SAT APR 20 2024

NORTH CENTRAL ALABAMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
CULLMAN AG STN   N/A     64 N/A N/A N3          N/A                   
DECATUR AP     CLOUDY    61  56  83 N8        30.11S                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  61; 6HR MAX TEMP:  68;                                

HUNTSVILLE AP  CLOUDY    61  58  90 N8        30.10S                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  62; 6HR MAX TEMP:  68;                                

MERIDIANVILLE  CLOUDY    59  55  85 N9        30.11F                  
VINEMONT AP    CLOUDY    63  61  94 N6        30.10F                  

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Saturday April 20, 2024

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 61 degrees north, near 67 degrees central, and near 72 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 56 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 93%, and the dew point is near 70 degrees. Winds are from the north at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 72 degrees at Mobile and Brookely Field. The lowest temperature is 61 degrees at Muscle Shoals, Huntsville, and Decatur.

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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 MADISON County
Hazardous report currently not available
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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7-Day Forecast For MADISON County, Alabama
113 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY
Cooler. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs around 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 40. North winds around 10 mph.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 50s.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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 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

Saturday April 20, 2024 the 111th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 12.040000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:10 EDT Set 20:24 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:46 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:46 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 20TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1901...
A spring storm produced unusally heavy snow in northeast Ohio. Warren
received 35.5 inches in thirty-six hours, and 28 inches fell at Green Hill.
Akron OH established April records of 15.6 inches in 24 hours, and 26.6
inches for the month. Pittsburgh PA established April records of 12.7
inches in 24 hours, and 13.5 inches for the month. (David Ludlum) (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama killed 219 persons. (David Ludlum)
...2002...
An unseasonably warm and moist air mass had settled across eastern Kentucky 
leading to record breaking temperatures at the Jackson Weather Office and the 
London Corbin Airport between the 16th and 21st of April. Jackson saw several 
days in a row with record high temperatures as well as maximum low records. On 
the 19th the mercury soared to a record high of 89 degrees at Jackson and a 
record tying 87 degrees at London. The low temperature at Jackson was a balmy 69 
degrees good enough for a daily as well as a monthly maximum low temperature 
record. (NWS Jackson)

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