Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Huntsville, AL
Issued by NWS Huntsville, AL
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977 FXUS64 KHUN 100704 AFDHUN Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 204 AM CDT Mon Jun 10 2024 ...New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM... .NEAR TERM... (Today) Issued at 204 AM CDT Mon Jun 10 2024 The cold front prompting a round of rain and storms late Sunday evening has pushed well south of our area with cooler drier air being ushered in behind it. Clearing of lingering clouds and light showers will continue for the next several hours with mostly clear conditions evolving by daybreak. Light NNW flow throughout the day will reinforce the cooler drier air mass. This will be immediately felt this afternoon with highs in the low to mid 80s while dewpoints remain in the 50s. && .SHORT TERM... (Tonight through Thursday) Issued at 204 AM CDT Mon Jun 10 2024 By tonight, surface high pressure will begin to build in from the NW. For the first part of the short term this will support additional days of low dew points and cooler temps. Through Wednesday, remaining on the eastern periphery of high pressure will keep highs in the mid 80s, lows in the 50s and 60s, and dewpoints below 60. With mostly clear skies expected each day, conditions should be incredibly pleasant. Thursday is when the the effects of high pressure will become a little more impactful. Mid level ridging and surface high pressure will push east and place us much closer to the center of a stout high pressure. While this will keep skies clear and suppress rain chances, it will also allow highs to soar into the low 90s on Thursday. With ridging expected well into the long term, Thursday will likely be the first day of several 90+ degree days. With the end of the short term and into the long term likely being some of the hottest days of the year so far, it will be important to begin practicing proper heat safety while spending time outdoors. && .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... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1155 PM CDT Sun Jun 9 2024 By the start of the TAF period VFR conditions should return and remain for the duration of the TAF. The scattered ceiling will lift by mid morning giving way to mostly clear skies. NNW winds will be light with occasional gusts to 10-12 KTS. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. TN...None. && $$ NEAR TERM...RAD SHORT TERM....RAD LONG TERM....RAD AVIATION...RAD