Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Huntsville, AL
Issued by NWS Huntsville, AL
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122 FXUS64 KHUN 161104 AFDHUN Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 604 AM CDT Mon Sep 16 2024 ...New AVIATION... .NEAR TERM... (Today) Issued at 250 AM CDT Mon Sep 16 2024 Rain and thunderstorm chances will come to an end today as the Tennessee Valley is wedged between what once was Francine and a potential tropical cyclone just off the South Carolina Coast. Drier air will wrap around the north and west side of this coastal low, and will result in a dry forecast and clearing skies to begin the work week. Afternoon highs will range from the low to mid 80s over NW AL where the clouds will be slower to clear, to mid to upper 80s east. Easterly winds may become a little breezy at times, but gusts should remain below 20mph. A welcomed change for those tired of the rain and missing the sun. && .SHORT TERM... (Tonight through Thursday) Issued at 250 AM CDT Mon Sep 16 2024 Little change in the overall synoptic pattern is expected through much of the week, keeping dry conditions in the forecast through at least Thursday. H85 temps will warm slightly in conjunction to a slight eastward shift of an upper ridge situated over the eastern Plains. This will help temperatures rise by a few degrees each day, with highs in the upper 80s by Thursday and overnight lows in the low to mid 60s. With clear skies expected overnight and saturated soils due to recent rainfall, expect to see at least patchy fog each night. && .LONG TERM... (Thursday night through Sunday) Issued at 250 AM CDT Mon Sep 16 2024 The upper ridge will shift even farther east by Friday, and will result in temps nearing 90 degrees as we head into the weekend. At the sfc, high pressure will sink southeast through the Ohio Valley and will further enforce a dry forecast through Sunday. The next feature to watch will be an upper low that will shift west into SC and GA by the end of the weekend, and could result in an increase in clouds. Low level northeasterly flow will also result in slightly cooler temperatures on Sunday, topping out in the low to mid 80s. Overnight lows will range from the low to mid 60s each night. && .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 604 AM CDT Mon Sep 16 2024 VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period with cloud cover clearing from east to west. Winds will be generally from the east with occasional gusts to 14kts at times this afternoon. Patchy fog is possible toward the end of the TAF period, but confidence is too low to include at this time. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. TN...None. && $$ NEAR TERM...25 SHORT TERM....25 LONG TERM....25 AVIATION...25