US Weekly Rainfall Departure		US Weekly Temperature Departure

Issued at 1223 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2024

Crystal clear skies are being observed across much of the 
southeast following a very chilly morning. Low temperatures this
morning were on the order of 10 to 15 degrees below normal, with
mid 30s to lower 40s observed areawide. Surface high pressure has
shifted to our east, centered over the Southeast Atlantic coast. 
Southerly flow has developed over Central Alabama as a result, 
which will help temperatures warm into the mid 70s to lower 80s by
this afternoon. An upper level trough axis will pass just off to
our northeast overnight tonight through the day on Wednesday with
a weak surface front moving southward from the Ohio River Valley.
Clouds will increase as the front approaches overnight tonight
through Wednesday morning with warmer overnight temperatures.
Isolated to scattered showers with a few storms can be expected
Thursday afternoon as the front begins to stall close to the I-20
corridor. Additional lift in the form of a weak 500mb impulse
within the northwesterly flow aloft will also aid with convective
development as dewpoints increase into the upper 50s and lower
60s. The best coverage of showers and storms will be along and 
west of the I-65 corridor Thursday afternoon, but will remain 
scattered at best. Highs Thursday will be tempered across the 
northern half of the area due to increased cloud cover, while 
lower 80s are expected from Demopolis eastward to Eufaula.

56/GDG

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 JEFFERSON County
800 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2024

CENTRAL ALABAMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BIRMINGHAM     PTCLDY    68  43  40 SW9       30.10R TC  20           
MONTGOMERY     CLEAR     64  48  56 SE5       30.10S TC  18           
SHELBY CO ARPT CLEAR     62  45  53 CALM      30.08S TC  17           
MAXWELL AFB    CLEAR     65  47  52 S5        30.07S TC  18           
GREENVILLE     CLEAR     61  48  62 CALM      30.09S TC  16           
SELMA          CLEAR     63  54  72 CALM      30.08S TC  17           
PRATTVILLE     CLEAR     62  49  63 CALM      30.09S TC  17           
BESSEMER       CLEAR     62  46  55 SW3       30.09S TC  17           
TALLADEGA      CLEAR     66  43  42 S5        30.08R TC  19           
PELL CITY      CLEAR     63  46  55 CALM      30.09R TC  17           
SYLACAUGA      CLOUDY    64  45  51 S3        30.09F TC  18           
JASPER         CLEAR     61  52  72 CALM      30.06S TC  16           

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 700pm CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 73 degrees north, near 72 degrees central, and near 70 degrees south. Current sky conditions are fair north, fair central, and fair south. In the north, relative humidity is near 29%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 32%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. Winds are from the south at 16 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 15 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 10 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 73 degrees at Decatur. The lowest temperature is 68 degrees at Auburn and Alexander City.

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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 JEFFERSON County, AL

241 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

 DAY ONE  Outlook through Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday.

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 JEFFERSON County, Alabama
718 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. East winds around 5 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 60s.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

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

                              ALABAMA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 29-MAY 3  MAY 1-MAY 7    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:     Normal        Below                                            

....  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

Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.040000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 07:07 EDT Set 20:26 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:46 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:42 EDT Ends 20:51 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 23RD
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1885...
The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches
of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow.
(David Ludlum)
...1910...
The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to
establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)


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