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Area Discussion for - Huntsville, AL
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FXUS64 KHUN 281947 AFDHUN
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 247 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM
NEAR TERM
(Tonight)
Issued at 247 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
Clear skies persist as current temps range from the low to mid 60s and northerly winds have become gusty, gusting up to 30mph at times. High pressure will continue to center over the Tennessee Valley overnight, resulting in dry conditions with calming winds.
The main focus for tonight will be the potential for patchy frost development, as lows drop into the mid 30s to low 40s. Dewpoint depressions look to be around 5 degrees or more, with much of the area forecast to remain above 36 degrees. For that reason, will hold off on a Frost Advisory with this forecast package given such low confidence. However, if current forecast lows are underdone, a Frost Advisory might be needed to highlight the risk for sensitive vegetation.
SHORT TERM
(Friday through Sunday)
Issued at 247 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
Temperatures will warm through the short term period, as an upper ridge shifts over the Deep South region, keeping southerly flow in place through the holiday weekend. Temperatures will reach the upper 60s/lower 70s Friday with light southwest winds. Overnight lows will be warmer heading into Saturday morning, with lows in the upper 40s/lower 50s. Diurnal winds will increase over the weekend, with afternoon gusts up to 20-25mph. That will be the only real downside, but we might all appreciate a breeze as afternoon highs climb into the mid to upper 70s. In fact, some locations might even reach 80 degrees on Easter Sunday. Be sure to dress for the warmth and don't let those eggs blow away!
LONG TERM
(Sunday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 347 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
Monday will be a day of transition as high pressure gets squeezed to the south and east as the next low pressure system begins to take shape over the central/southern Plains. Ensembles still differ considerably on the evolution and track of this system (and its associated cold front). However, guidance is hinting at a period of active weather for portions of the Ozarks, mid- Mississippi Valley, lower Ohio Valley, and Mid South region Monday into Monday night. While mild/dry weather will continue here on Monday (highs in the lower 80s), cloud cover will steadily increase Monday evening/night and low to medium chances (30-60%)
for showers were introduced to the forecast. As the low pressure system tracks NE/ENE, a cold front will sweep into the region on Tuesday, slightly better chances for showers and thunderstorms will exist. The evolution of this system, including the prefrontal mesoscale environment and the timing/track of key synoptic features will dictate any prospects for strong to severe thunderstorms. As mentioned earlier, this system will be monitored over the coming days and updates will be given as details become clearer and models comes into better agreement. In wake of the front, a much cooler air mass will arrive by midweek, dropping highs back into the mid 60s.
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 128 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period at both terminals. Breezy northerly winds (gusts up to 25kts this afternoon) will calm overnight, and clear skies will continue through tomorrow morning.
HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
AL...None.
TN...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 247 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM
NEAR TERM
(Tonight)
Issued at 247 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
Clear skies persist as current temps range from the low to mid 60s and northerly winds have become gusty, gusting up to 30mph at times. High pressure will continue to center over the Tennessee Valley overnight, resulting in dry conditions with calming winds.
The main focus for tonight will be the potential for patchy frost development, as lows drop into the mid 30s to low 40s. Dewpoint depressions look to be around 5 degrees or more, with much of the area forecast to remain above 36 degrees. For that reason, will hold off on a Frost Advisory with this forecast package given such low confidence. However, if current forecast lows are underdone, a Frost Advisory might be needed to highlight the risk for sensitive vegetation.
SHORT TERM
(Friday through Sunday)
Issued at 247 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
Temperatures will warm through the short term period, as an upper ridge shifts over the Deep South region, keeping southerly flow in place through the holiday weekend. Temperatures will reach the upper 60s/lower 70s Friday with light southwest winds. Overnight lows will be warmer heading into Saturday morning, with lows in the upper 40s/lower 50s. Diurnal winds will increase over the weekend, with afternoon gusts up to 20-25mph. That will be the only real downside, but we might all appreciate a breeze as afternoon highs climb into the mid to upper 70s. In fact, some locations might even reach 80 degrees on Easter Sunday. Be sure to dress for the warmth and don't let those eggs blow away!
LONG TERM
(Sunday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 347 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
Monday will be a day of transition as high pressure gets squeezed to the south and east as the next low pressure system begins to take shape over the central/southern Plains. Ensembles still differ considerably on the evolution and track of this system (and its associated cold front). However, guidance is hinting at a period of active weather for portions of the Ozarks, mid- Mississippi Valley, lower Ohio Valley, and Mid South region Monday into Monday night. While mild/dry weather will continue here on Monday (highs in the lower 80s), cloud cover will steadily increase Monday evening/night and low to medium chances (30-60%)
for showers were introduced to the forecast. As the low pressure system tracks NE/ENE, a cold front will sweep into the region on Tuesday, slightly better chances for showers and thunderstorms will exist. The evolution of this system, including the prefrontal mesoscale environment and the timing/track of key synoptic features will dictate any prospects for strong to severe thunderstorms. As mentioned earlier, this system will be monitored over the coming days and updates will be given as details become clearer and models comes into better agreement. In wake of the front, a much cooler air mass will arrive by midweek, dropping highs back into the mid 60s.
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 128 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period at both terminals. Breezy northerly winds (gusts up to 25kts this afternoon) will calm overnight, and clear skies will continue through tomorrow morning.
HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
AL...None.
TN...None.
Airport Reports
EDIT (hide/show)  Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
KMSL NORTHWEST ALABAMA RGNL,AL | 6 sm | 54 min | var 04 | 10 sm | Clear | 64°F | 28°F | 26% | 30.16 |
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