Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Huntsville, AL
Issued by NWS Huntsville, AL
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647 FXUS64 KHUN 101906 AFDHUN Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 206 PM CDT Mon Jun 10 2024 ...New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM... .NEAR TERM... (Tonight) Issued at 206 PM CDT Mon Jun 10 2024 A cold front passing last night has allowed for the weather to clear in its wake. Conditions remain pleasant and dry throughout the day as a ridge continues to build across the central US and an upper level trough moves east off the Atlantic coast. Highs should primarily be in the low to mid-80s this afternoon, with lower humidity and wall-to-wall sunshine. Precipitation chances are near zero this afternoon, with winds primarily out of the north-northwest around 5-10 mph. Temperatures should drop rather quickly after sunset, under radiational cooling. Lows should be cool for this time of year, in the mid to upper-50s, under mostly clear skies. Winds should be light and variable. A low chance for patchy fog will exist overnight, mainly in and along river valleys. && .SHORT TERM... (Tuesday through Thursday) Issued at 206 PM CDT Mon Jun 10 2024 High pressure will continue to sink south and east on Tuesday in the wake of an upper level trough and associated cold front. This will keep dry northerly flow in place and will keep temperatures on the cooler side, with highs in the lower 80s and overnight lows dipping down to the mid to upper 50s. Be sure to enjoy the cooler temperatures while they last, because a pattern change is on the way! Strong upper ridging will build to our west, and will slowly drift east through the mid-week period. This will begin a warming trend on Wednesday, as afternoon highs reach the mid to upper 80s, then continue to climb through Thursday as upper level heights rise. Expect temps to reach the lower 90s across most of the area Thursday afternoon, and will be the first of several hot 90+ degree days forecasted into the weekend. Be sure to keep these warmer temperatures in mind when planning to spend time outdoors, and be sure to practice heat safety! && .LONG TERM... (Thursday night through Sunday) Issued at 204 AM CDT Mon Jun 10 2024 The aformentioned ridging will only intensify through the long term yielding subsequent days of temps above 90 degrees. While each day through the long term will see highs in the 90s, Saturday and Sunday look to be the hottest as center of the ridge pushes into the TN Valley. Temperatures will be in the mid 90s, however with the return of dewpoints in the 60s and 70s, heat index values over 100 are not out of the question. For those participating in outdoor activities through the weekend it will be vital to practice proper heat safety. Protect yourself from the sun via sunscreen or loose fitting light layers. Protect yourself from heat exhaustion by taking frequent breaks in AC or in shaded areas and staying hydrated throughout the weekend. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1140 AM CDT Mon Jun 10 2024 VFR conditions are expected at both terminals through the TAF period with sunny skies and light NNW winds prevailing. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. TN...None. && $$ NEAR TERM...25/AS SHORT TERM....25 LONG TERM....RAD AVIATION...25