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Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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165 FXUS64 KBMX 131836 AFDBMX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Birmingham AL 136 PM CDT Thu Jun 13 2024 ...New LONG TERM... .SHORT TERM... (This afternoon through Friday) Issued at 1236 PM CDT THU JUN 13 2024 Heights are rising today in advance of a large 596dm ridge over the Desert Southwest. The ridge is progged to move eastward across Texas tomorrow producing a warm and dry north to northeast flow across Central Alabama. There is a small chance of a shower or storm this afternoon, mainly east of I-65, resulting from weak surface convergence associated with easterly surface flow from high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic region, but chances are generally less than 20 percent. That`s about it in terms of rain potential as the focus turns towards the rising heat levels. Highs will range from the upper 80s to mid 90s this afternoon with overnight lows in the mid 60s to lower 70s. Plenty of sunshine is expected again tomorrow as 1000-850mb thicknesses continue to rise, suggesting highs in the mid to upper 90s. Those with heat vulnerabilities will need to begin taking extra considerations tomorrow as heat indices will reach 100F for many locations. 86/Martin && .LONG TERM... (Friday night through next Wednesday) Issued at 105 PM CDT THU JUN 13 2024 Very few changes made to the long term with a 592 ridge set up over the deep south this weekend. 1000-850 thicknesses, light flow and sunny skies all support temperatures soaring into the upper 90s with a few spots likely to touch 100. Heat Index values will likely be a few degrees warmer, possibly around 105, and a Heat Advisory can`t be ruled out. With it being a busy weekend, keeping an eye on those susceptible to heat illness will be a priority. The center of the upper ridge will shift slightly northeast of Alabama by Monday and allow for temperatures to moderate into the 90 to 95 range through midweek during the afternoon with lows in the upper 60s to mid 70s. This will still be several degrees above average and more typical of mid summer. Rain chances will be scattered at best and most locations will remain dry. Best chances look to remain on Monday. 88 && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1236 PM CDT THU JUN 13 2024 A strong ridge is beginning to build over the region, so VFR conditions are expected to persist for much of this TAF period. There is the small possibility of some short-term fog developing early tomorrow morning, mainly at the northern TAF sites, which could produce limited visibility until it mixes out after sunrise. Surface winds remain light and variable. 86/Martin && .FIRE WEATHER... There is a slight chance for a few showers or storms across eastern Alabama this afternoon, with no rain currently forecast for Friday and Saturday. 20-foot winds should average less than 7 mph with directional variability through the weekend. Afternoon minimum RHs are expected to remain above critical thresholds. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Gadsden 66 95 69 95 / 10 0 0 10 Anniston 68 95 70 95 / 10 0 0 10 Birmingham 70 96 73 98 / 10 0 0 10 Tuscaloosa 68 97 72 98 / 10 0 0 0 Calera 70 96 73 98 / 10 0 0 10 Auburn 71 95 74 96 / 10 10 0 10 Montgomery 71 97 73 98 / 10 0 0 10 Troy 70 97 72 98 / 10 10 0 10 && .BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$ SHORT TERM...86 LONG TERM....02 AVIATION...86