US Weekly Rainfall Departure		US Weekly Temperature Departure

Issued at 1248 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

The weak surface front has stalled out as expected near the U.S.
80/I-85 corridors early this afternoon. Dewpoints north of the
boundary are running in the upper 40s to lower 50s while 60s
dewpoints were observed across the far south. You can also
pinpoint where the front resides looking at visible satellite
imagery and where low-level cumulus clouds have formed. Meanwhile,
an upper level shortwave impulse within northwesterly flow at
500mb aided in the development of widespread showers and storms 
across Arkansas, western Tennessee, and northern Mississippi. As 
this activity attempts to move southeastward, most development is 
expected to dissipate due to dry air remaining in place over 
Alabama and Georgia. However, as the surface front lifts 
northward as a warm front later today through the overnight, a 
slight chance of showers or a storm remains in the forecast for 
far western counties this afternoon. Northern and northeastern 
counties could see some isolated activity overnight through early 
Friday morning. Temperatures will be mild overnight with the warm 
front moving northward, ranging from the mid 50s north to the 
lower 60s south. 

Increasing upper level heights on Friday will lead to very warm
temperatures with southerly flow at the surface. Although it
hasn't been officially added to the forecast, we could see some
isolated convective activity in our far northeast counties based
on the latest CAMs. The old surface boundary will still be hanging
around as a wedge of cooler air tries to push westward from
northern Georgia. So far, I don't have enough confidence to
include in the forecast just yet, but I wouldn't rule out us
having to add a slight chance PoP from Cleburne County northward
to Cherokee County Friday afternoon. Under partly cloudy skies,
we'll start to feel more like summer as highs reach the low to mid
80s, approaching the upper 80s in Pike and Barbour Counties. 

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 WINSTON County
500 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTH ALABAMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
MUSCLE SHOALS  CLOUDY    70  47  43 NW3       30.11F TC  21           
HUNTSVILLE     CLOUDY    74  43  32 CALM      30.10S TC  23           
DECATUR        CLOUDY    73  44  35 NW5       30.11F TC  23           
HALEYVILLE     CLOUDY    68  52  56 N5        30.14S TC  20           
GADSDEN        PTSUNNY   77  51  40 NE5       30.09F TC  25           

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 74 degrees north, near 81 degrees central, and near 83 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 35%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 29%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. Winds are from the west at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 14 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 85 degrees at Ozark. The lowest temperature is 71 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 WINSTON County, AL

403 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 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 WINSTON County, Alabama
406 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

MONDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 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 
                 MAY 1-MAY 5  MAY 3-MAY 9    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:     Normal       Normal                                            

....  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