Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Gadsden, AL
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7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Gadsden, AL
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Birmingham AL 136 PM CDT Thu May 22 2025
New SHORT TERM, AVIATION
SHORT TERM
(This evening through Friday)
Issued at 134 PM CDT THU MAY 22 2025
A secondary push of cooler and drier air is filtering southward across Central Alabama behind a dry surface front that is currently near the I-85 corridor. Upper 70s are showing up at Haleyville with dewpoints dropping down into the upper 50s.
Farther to the north in Nashville, mid 70s with dewpoints mixing down into the upper 40s were observed. Winds will be a bit blustery behind the front this afternoon, but most higher winds will remain well off to the north and east. High temperatures are on track to top out around 80 in Haleyville to near 90 in Eufaula.
Later this evening, we'll see a shortwave disturbance sliding southeastward within the northwest flow aloft. Even though moisture is extremely limited, some CAMs are indicating the potential of a few showers developing across far northern Alabama during the overnight hours tonight. For now, I've kept the forecast dry but wouldn't rule out a few radar echoes showing up across our far northern counties. We'll see if any raindrops are able to make it to the surface. Temperatures overnight will range from the mid to upper 50s north to the lower 60s south. Another dry day is on tap for Friday, as the surface front will stall out over the region. Temperatures will remain a bit cooler to the north in the upper 70s, while south of the front will be warmer near 90 degrees.
56/GDG
LONG TERM
(Friday night through next Wednesday)
Issued at 1200 PM CDT THU MAY 22 2025
No changes needed with this long term forecast update. An unsettled pattern continues over the weekend into next week.
The first looks to be a potential MCS coming through within the NW flow aloft. SPC currently has a marginal risk out for us on Saturday. Rain chances continue through the middle of next week as a boundary stalls across the southeast. Rainfall amounts through the week will generally range from 1-3". It's worth noting that a few of the more recent ensembles are hinting at low chances for rainfall amounts over 3" for our northern area. We will continue to monitor the trends over the coming days.
95/Castillo
Previous long-term discussion: (Friday night through next Wednesday)
Issued at 346 AM CDT THU MAY 22 2025
The extended period looks fairly active over the holiday weekend and into next week. A stalled boundary will be in place over north central Alabama Saturday morning, with afternoon highs in the low 70s from Cullman north into Tennessee and upper 70s to low 80s from Birmingham and Jasper and Anniston south. An upper-level shortwave will move into the region Saturday evening, with an MCS feature coming ahead of the shortwave. This will most likely ride along the boundary into the northern part of Central Alabama, bringing a risk for damaging winds and hail. A marginal risk has been introduced for much of the region for Saturday afternoon and evening.
Rain and thunderstorm chances remain elevated through Memorial Day and beyond. Mid-range model guidance has shown further potential for rounds of strong to potentially severe thunderstorms Sunday and Monday. This will be better refined in a day or two as models come into better range. High temperatures on Sunday and Monday will be in the mid 80s to potentially low 90s across the south, which may result in a low risk for heat-related issues with prolonged outdoor activities over the holiday weekend. By mid-week, rain chances will be lower and high temperatures will stay in the low to mid 80s.
12
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 101 PM CDT THU MAY 22 2025
VFR conditions will continue through the forecast period.
Northwesterly surface winds will prevail around 10 knots from the northwest this afternoon, becoming calm or variable overnight.
56/GDG
FIRE WEATHER
Dry conditions through Friday, with min RH values dropping to the 30 to 45 percent range. Northwesterly winds less than 10 mph through Friday. Rain and thunderstorm chances return Saturday through Tuesday.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Gadsden 55 79 56 78 / 10 0 20 40 Anniston 58 80 58 82 / 10 0 10 30 Birmingham 61 83 62 82 / 10 0 10 40 Tuscaloosa 62 84 64 85 / 0 0 10 40 Calera 61 83 63 85 / 0 0 10 30 Auburn 63 85 64 87 / 0 0 0 10 Montgomery 63 88 65 90 / 0 0 0 20 Troy 63 89 65 91 / 0 0 0 20
BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Birmingham AL 136 PM CDT Thu May 22 2025
New SHORT TERM, AVIATION
SHORT TERM
(This evening through Friday)
Issued at 134 PM CDT THU MAY 22 2025
A secondary push of cooler and drier air is filtering southward across Central Alabama behind a dry surface front that is currently near the I-85 corridor. Upper 70s are showing up at Haleyville with dewpoints dropping down into the upper 50s.
Farther to the north in Nashville, mid 70s with dewpoints mixing down into the upper 40s were observed. Winds will be a bit blustery behind the front this afternoon, but most higher winds will remain well off to the north and east. High temperatures are on track to top out around 80 in Haleyville to near 90 in Eufaula.
Later this evening, we'll see a shortwave disturbance sliding southeastward within the northwest flow aloft. Even though moisture is extremely limited, some CAMs are indicating the potential of a few showers developing across far northern Alabama during the overnight hours tonight. For now, I've kept the forecast dry but wouldn't rule out a few radar echoes showing up across our far northern counties. We'll see if any raindrops are able to make it to the surface. Temperatures overnight will range from the mid to upper 50s north to the lower 60s south. Another dry day is on tap for Friday, as the surface front will stall out over the region. Temperatures will remain a bit cooler to the north in the upper 70s, while south of the front will be warmer near 90 degrees.
56/GDG
LONG TERM
(Friday night through next Wednesday)
Issued at 1200 PM CDT THU MAY 22 2025
No changes needed with this long term forecast update. An unsettled pattern continues over the weekend into next week.
The first looks to be a potential MCS coming through within the NW flow aloft. SPC currently has a marginal risk out for us on Saturday. Rain chances continue through the middle of next week as a boundary stalls across the southeast. Rainfall amounts through the week will generally range from 1-3". It's worth noting that a few of the more recent ensembles are hinting at low chances for rainfall amounts over 3" for our northern area. We will continue to monitor the trends over the coming days.
95/Castillo
Previous long-term discussion: (Friday night through next Wednesday)
Issued at 346 AM CDT THU MAY 22 2025
The extended period looks fairly active over the holiday weekend and into next week. A stalled boundary will be in place over north central Alabama Saturday morning, with afternoon highs in the low 70s from Cullman north into Tennessee and upper 70s to low 80s from Birmingham and Jasper and Anniston south. An upper-level shortwave will move into the region Saturday evening, with an MCS feature coming ahead of the shortwave. This will most likely ride along the boundary into the northern part of Central Alabama, bringing a risk for damaging winds and hail. A marginal risk has been introduced for much of the region for Saturday afternoon and evening.
Rain and thunderstorm chances remain elevated through Memorial Day and beyond. Mid-range model guidance has shown further potential for rounds of strong to potentially severe thunderstorms Sunday and Monday. This will be better refined in a day or two as models come into better range. High temperatures on Sunday and Monday will be in the mid 80s to potentially low 90s across the south, which may result in a low risk for heat-related issues with prolonged outdoor activities over the holiday weekend. By mid-week, rain chances will be lower and high temperatures will stay in the low to mid 80s.
12
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 101 PM CDT THU MAY 22 2025
VFR conditions will continue through the forecast period.
Northwesterly surface winds will prevail around 10 knots from the northwest this afternoon, becoming calm or variable overnight.
56/GDG
FIRE WEATHER
Dry conditions through Friday, with min RH values dropping to the 30 to 45 percent range. Northwesterly winds less than 10 mph through Friday. Rain and thunderstorm chances return Saturday through Tuesday.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Gadsden 55 79 56 78 / 10 0 20 40 Anniston 58 80 58 82 / 10 0 10 30 Birmingham 61 83 62 82 / 10 0 10 40 Tuscaloosa 62 84 64 85 / 0 0 10 40 Calera 61 83 63 85 / 0 0 10 30 Auburn 63 85 64 87 / 0 0 0 10 Montgomery 63 88 65 90 / 0 0 0 20 Troy 63 89 65 91 / 0 0 0 20
BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
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