Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Huntsville, AL
Issued by NWS Huntsville, AL
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783 FXUS64 KHUN 181425 AFDHUN Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 925 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 ...New NEAR TERM... .NEAR TERM... (Rest of Today) Issued at 925 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 High pressure continues to dominate the Southeast today. The increase in heights and plenty of sunshine will help afternoon temps reach the lower 70s. Winds will remain light from the E/SE, making it a great day to get outside. No major changes made to today`s forecast. && .SHORT TERM... (Tonight through Monday) Issued at 200 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 We will see little changes in the overall synoptic pattern through the weekend, as the upper ridge gradually shifts east while low pressure shifts from the desert SW toward the northern Plains. With high pressure anchored at the sfc, the forecast will remain dry and gradual H85 height rises will help temperatures rise each day. Highs will top out in the low to mid 70s on Saturday and rise up to the 80 degree mark by Monday. Overnight lows will be in the low to mid 40s each night. Winds will remain light with abundant sunshine through the weekend, making for perfect conditions for outdoor plans. && .LONG TERM... (Monday night through Thursday) Issued at 200 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 The aforementioned upper low will continue tracking northeast, broadening into more of a shortwave across the Great Lakes on Tuesday. This will push the ridge off to our east, and northwest flow will be present Wednesday and Thursday. A second trough will pivot across the Great Lakes and dig through the Atlantic Coast, dragging a cold front south toward the area on Thursday. With limited moisture, we will maintain a dry forecast through the extended period with daily highs in the 80s until the front passes early Thursday. Overnight lows will warm into the 50s during this period, putting a temporary end to frost concerns. && .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 550 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period with clear skies and light winds. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. TN...None. && $$ NEAR TERM...JMS SHORT TERM....25 LONG TERM....25 AVIATION...25