US Weekly Rainfall Departure		US Weekly Temperature Departure

Issued at 1252 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

The front is near the I-20 corridor early this afternoon. Activity 
along the front has diminished since this morning, and we're still 
dealing with low-level clouds which have slowed down heating trends 
for some spots across the northern half of the area. There's plenty 
of dry air aloft, so clouds should continue to gradually mix over 
the next couple of hours which will allow for more sun. Still 
expecting highs to reach the mid 80s at most locations this 
afternoon. MUCAPE is progged to increase to around 2000-3000 J/kg as 
we reach peak heating. Some isolated to scattered showers and 
thunderstorms may begin to develop along the slow-moving frontal 
boundary, near the I-20 corridor, within the next few hours. Based 
on the sounding this morning as well as area forecast soundings, 
there's still a large amount of dry air beginning around 750mb and 
extending up through the tropospheric column which is expected to 
hinder vertical growth and longevity of any thunderstorm activity 
this afternoon, but there may be a few instances of gusty sub-severe 
winds and/or small hail if thunderstorms are able to grow tall 
enough with the help of weak surface convergence along the front. 
Most of the activity will diminish this evening.

As the front progresses further into low-level ridging over the Gulf 
of Mexico, it's expected to slow its southward progression and 
become oriented more east to west along the Gulf Coast region 
tonight. For the most part, the cooler airmass will stay north of 
Central Alabama, so it will be a mild night with temperatures 
ranging from the lower 50s northwest to mid 60s southeast. A 
significant increase in deeper moisture is expected to arrive 
tomorrow morning through the westerly flow aloft. Short term 
guidance has begun to indicate greater coverage of rain and some 
storms tomorrow afternoon with isentropic lift along the remnant 
frontal boundary to our south. Highest PoPs look to focus across 
the southern half of the area, with the activity moving west to 
east. As such, began the forecast trend of decreasing highs for 
tomorrow with the expectation of more rain and cloud coverage, 
which should also limit achievable instability. Highs will range 
from the mid 60s northwest to mid 80s southeast.

86/Martin

Alabama Forecast Discussion (NWS)
National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary

Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

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Regional Hourly Observations For ETOWAH County
800 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTH ALABAMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
MUSCLE SHOALS  CLOUDY    65  59  81 N5        30.07R TC  18           
HUNTSVILLE     CLOUDY    66  63  90 N7        30.06R TC  19           
DECATUR        CLOUDY    66  60  81 N9        30.07R TC  19           
HALEYVILLE     CLOUDY    65  65 100 N5        30.09R TC  18           
GADSDEN        PTCLDY    74  70  87 W3        30.03R TC  23           

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 800pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 66 degrees north, near 76 degrees central, and near 75 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 69 degrees. Winds are from the north at 9 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 8 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 78 degrees at Ozark. The lowest temperature is 65 degrees at Muscle Shoals.

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Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

U.S. Radar Map, All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For ETOWAH County, AL

720 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Outlook through Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Activation of storm spotters and emergency management is not
expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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7-Day Forecast For ETOWAH County, Alabama
706 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds around 5 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Temperature falling into the upper 60s in the afternoon. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers, mainly in the morning. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows around 40.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.

12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Alabama

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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy

5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook

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Almanac Information

Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.700000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:12 EDT Set 20:23 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:46 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:47 EDT Ends 20:48 EDT

Calculations made for central point in the state.
Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and
elevation -- Priddy

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky