US Weekly Rainfall Departure		US Weekly Temperature Departure

Issued at 946 PM CDT WED APR 24 2024

A cold front was slowly moving southward across the area this 
evening. There were a few showers out ahead of the front and they
have mostly dissipated. Do not expect any additional development
overnight. The main concern overnight will be the potential of fog
development. It appears there will be a zone between Birmingham
and Montgomery where some fog may develop. Drier air is working
into the area from the north and skies have decreased in cloud
cover since sunset in many spots. The interface of the cooler low
temperatures and slightly higher moisture may be enough for some
development before sunrise. Mentioned patchy fog at this time and
will monitor visibilities for anything lower. Partly to mostly
cloudy and warm on Thursday with highs 75 to 85.

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Previous short-term discussion:
(This afternoon through Thursday)
Issued at 1236 PM CDT WED APR 24 2024

A weak surface front has entered into northwest Alabama as we
approach midday. Broken mid-level clouds between 7,000 and 10,000
feet associated with the front are currently present generally
along and north of the I-85 corridor. The presence of the clouds
are expected to temper the diurnal curve just a bit and lead to
high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, while full sunshine
will send highs into the lower 80s for locations such as Troy and
Eufaula this afternoon. In terms of the rain chances today, it
appears that the high-res guidance from yesterday was a little too
bullish in terms of the rain chances. The 12z KBMX sounding still
contains an ample amount of dry air across the profile, which will
continue to be a limiting factor in terms of convective
development. I've continued the slight chance of showers and
perhaps a storm across western counties in Central Alabama through
the peak heating of the day as the surface front moves southward
near the U.S. 80/I-85 corridor. Overnight tonight, mid-level
clouds are expected to gradually clear in most locations. With the
stalled surface boundary still in the vicinity, we could be
looking at the chance for fog development as low-level moisture
pools near and just south of the front. Patchy fog has been added
to the forecast overnight for eastern and southeastern locations 
and nearby major lakes and stream basins. Temperatures will be
allowed to drop into the upper 40s for northern counties north of
the front, while upper 50s are expected in the far south.

Upper level heights will begin to rise during the day on Thursday
as a 500mb ridge develops over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. A
shortwave trough embedded within northwesterly flow aloft will
move through the region, along with the surface front lifting
northward as a warm front. At least isolated showers and storms
will be possible during the peak heating of the day with warm
temperatures expected in the low to mid 80s.

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 LAUDERDALE County
1100 PM CDT WED APR 24 2024

NORTHWEST ALABAMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BANKHEAD NF      N/A     58  45  62 CALM        N/A                   
SHOALS AIRPORT CLEAR     65  46  50 VRB3      30.12S                  

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 57 degrees north, near 62 degrees central, and near 65 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, partly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. Winds are from the north at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 degrees at Dothan. The lowest temperature is 55 degrees at Gadsden.

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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 LAUDERDALE County
Hazardous report currently not available
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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7-Day Forecast For LAUDERDALE County, Alabama
1114 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

OVERNIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Light and variable winds becoming southeast around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.

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 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:      Below        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

Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.690000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 07:05 EDT Set 20:27 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:45 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:40 EDT Ends 20:52 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 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


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