Perry County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Issued at 647 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

A short wave was generally moving eastward over north Alabama this
evening. Light radar returns were being picked up with this
feature. Any showers that make it to the surface will be light.
Made some small adjustments in the pop zone, while a few areas
south may experience a sprinkle or two. The warm front was still
located south of TCL/BHM/ANB and will drift northward through
Friday morning. Generally becoming partly cloudy overnight with
lows still expected in the 50s and 60s. Friday's forecast on
track. It will be warm with highs in the 80s.

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Previous short-term discussion:
(This evening through Friday)
Issued at 1248 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

The weak surface front has stalled out as expected near the U.S.
80/I-85 corridors early this afternoon. Dewpoints north of the
boundary are running in the upper 40s to lower 50s while 60s
dewpoints were observed across the far south. You can also
pinpoint where the front resides looking at visible satellite
imagery and where low-level cumulus clouds have formed. Meanwhile,
an upper level shortwave impulse within northwesterly flow at
500mb aided in the development of widespread showers and storms 
across Arkansas, western Tennessee, and northern Mississippi. As 
this activity attempts to move southeastward, most development is 
expected to dissipate due to dry air remaining in place over 
Alabama and Georgia. However, as the surface front lifts 
northward as a warm front later today through the overnight, a 
slight chance of showers or a storm remains in the forecast for 
far western counties this afternoon. Northern and northeastern 
counties could see some isolated activity overnight through early 
Friday morning. Temperatures will be mild overnight with the warm 
front moving northward, ranging from the mid 50s north to the 
lower 60s south. 

Increasing upper level heights on Friday will lead to very warm
temperatures with southerly flow at the surface. Although it
hasn't been officially added to the forecast, we could see some
isolated convective activity in our far northeast counties based
on the latest CAMs. The old surface boundary will still be hanging
around as a wedge of cooler air tries to push westward from
northern Georgia. So far, I don't have enough confidence to
include in the forecast just yet, but I wouldn't rule out us
having to add a slight chance PoP from Cleburne County northward
to Cherokee County Friday afternoon. Under partly cloudy skies,
we'll start to feel more like summer as highs reach the low to mid
80s, approaching the upper 80s in Pike and Barbour Counties. 

56/GDG

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Regional Hourly Observations For PERRY County
200 AM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

CENTRAL ALABAMA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BIRMINGHAM CLOUDY 67 46 47 NE3 30.08F TC 19 MONTGOMERY CLEAR 66 61 84 CALM 30.06F TC 19 SHELBY CO ARPT MOCLDY 64 52 64 NE3 30.06F TC 18 MAXWELL AFB CLOUDY 65 62 92 CALM 30.04S TC 18 GREENVILLE CLEAR 63 62 97 CALM 30.05F TC 17 SELMA MOCLDY 64 63 94 CALM 30.05F TC 18 PRATTVILLE PTCLDY 61 59 92 CALM 30.06S TC 16 BESSEMER CLOUDY 66 48 52 E5 30.07F TC 19 TALLADEGA CLOUDY 57 55 94 S1 30.07F TC 14 PELL CITY MOCLDY 57 57 100 CALM 30.08F TC 14 SYLACAUGA CLOUDY 58 57 96 CALM 30.08F FOG TC 15 JASPER MOCLDY 55 55 100 CALM 30.05F TC 13

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 200am CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 59 degrees north, near 67 degrees central, and near 64 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 67 degrees at Brookely Field, Birmingham, and Auburn. The lowest temperature is 57 degrees at 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.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For PERRY County, AL

403 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 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 PERRY County, Alabama
212 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 REST OF THE NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature 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
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. 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
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Alabama ALABAMA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal .... 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 26, 2024 the 117th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 14.010000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:04 EDT Set 20:28 EDT Transit Meridian 13:45 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:39 EDT Ends 20:53 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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