US Weekly Rainfall Departure		US Weekly Temperature Departure

Issued at 113 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

A surface low is currently moving towards the Ohio Valley and
dragging a cold front across the Lower MS River Valley. Convection
along the southern sections of the front is already beginning to
to dissipate and will continue to do so as it moves into even more
of an unfavorable environment dominated by the Gulf ridge and 
lacking in deep moisture. Showers and a few storms may clip the
northern tier of Alabama through sunrise, but severe weather is
not expected. Yes there may be some gusty winds and lightning, but
most of the activity should remain under control. 

Patchy fog appears likely this morning, especially in the south. 
Will monitor trends to see if a Dense Fog Advisory is needed. The 
frontal boundary will be near the I-20 corridor by the afternoon.
As temperatures warm into the lower to mid 80s, some isolated to 
scattered thunderstorms will develop. Despite MUCAPE ranging from 
2000-3000 J/kg along the surface boundary, thunderstorm growth is 
expected to struggle through the dry air, limiting coverage, 
intensity, and longevity, but gusty thunderstorm winds will be 
possible in a few instances. 

Scattered showers and storms will linger into the evening hours 
due to the presence of a warm and unstable air mass south of the 
cold front, but dissipate in coverage after Midnight. There could 
be some light rain in the north, but very little measurable rain 
is expected. A lull in the rain late Friday night through Saturday
morning as the air mass stabilizes north of the cold front. An 
elevated warm front will bring scattered showers and a few 
elevated storms to central Alabama Saturday afternoon.

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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 MARION County
500 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTH ALABAMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
MUSCLE SHOALS  CLOUDY    68  61  78 CALM      30.01S TC  20           
HUNTSVILLE     CLOUDY    65  65 100 SE3       30.04R TC  18           
DECATUR        CLOUDY    67  65  93 SE3       30.04R TC  19           
HALEYVILLE     MOCLDY    64  64 100 S3        30.06R TC  18           
GADSDEN        MOCLDY    65  65 100 W3        30.05S FOG     TC  18   

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 500am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 67 degrees north, near 67 degrees central, and near 70 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 68 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 70 degrees at Mobile and Brookely Field. The lowest temperature is 63 degrees at Tuscaloosa.

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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 MARION County, AL

212 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

 DAY ONE  Outlook through Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

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 MARION County, Alabama
500 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TODAY
Patchy fog this morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest this afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 60. North winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 40.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

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

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2    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