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FXUS64 KHUN 270655
AFDHUN

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
155 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...

.NEAR TERM...
(Today)
Issued at 155 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

Mid/high cloud cover continues to spread into mid TN Valley from
the SW, as an upper ridge pattern gradually moves eastward into
the southern Atlantic states. SSE flow is also well entrenched
over much of the region, as high pressure becomes anchored off of
the mid/southern Atlantic Coast. Current temps are mainly in the
upper 60s/lower 70s and with the return flow pattern well in
place, early morning temps will likely only fall a few more
degrees. Little change in these overall conditions are expected
going more into the daytime hrs, with SE winds increasing closer
to 15-20 MPH coupled with gusts near 25-30 MPH at times. With the
upper ridge axis also remaining in place over parts of the region,
highs look to again climb mainly into the upper 70s/lower 80s.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Tonight through Monday night)
Issued at 155 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

Little change in the overall wx pattern is again expected heading
into the weekend period, as the upper ridge axis translates more
into the mid/southern Atlantic states and high pressure settles
into the southern Atlantic Basin. This should translate into
relatively breezy conditions continuing into the new week, with
gusts around 20-30 MPH at times. Partly/mostly cloudy skies will
also continue across the central TN Valley, given some lingering
moisture below H7 prevailing into the new work week. Seasonably
warm temps look to prevail both Sun/Mon, with highs predom in the
lower 80s/near 80F and overnight lows into early Tue trending in
the upper 50s/mid 60s. Increasing showers/tstms will then return
to the forecast Mon/Mon night, as the influx of moisture into the
area strengthens and an upper trough pattern traverses eastward
into the Mid South/TN Valley areas.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday through Friday)
Issued at 155 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

Showers and storms will come to an end from west to east across the
area on Tuesday as the shortwave lifts northeast and upper ridging
begins to push east across the Deep South. South/southwesterly flow
will keep a more tropical airmass in place through the remainder of
the work week, and daily highs in the low to mid 80s are forecast
with overnight lows in the low to mid 60s. A series of weaker
disturbances will be embedded within the upper ridge, and will result
in daily low chances (20-30%) for showers and thunderstorms. Models
show an upper low tracking over the northern Plains heading into the
weekend, and a cold front will push south through the Midwest and
into the mid MS River Valley. This system will result in an increase
in shower/storm chances (40-50%) Friday into the weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1150 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

Mid/high cloud cover will continue to filter into the area from
the SW, maintaining VFR conds thru the TAF period. SE winds near
7-9kt will also increase to 10-12kt with higher gusts Sat morning.

&&

.HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...None.
TN...None.
&&

$$

NEAR TERM...09
SHORT TERM....09
LONG TERM....25
AVIATION...09