Sunshine will carry most areas over 80 degrees today
Dry weather is expected to continue through the weekend
Christopher Mathis
Action 8 Weather Authority Meteorologist Christopher Mathis brings you the forecast on Action 8 News Rising from 4:30-7AM weekday mornings. He joined WAKA in May 2024.
Chris is returning to his home state of Alabama, after spending more than twenty years forecasting the weather in Mississippi. A native of Jackson County in Northeast Alabama, Chris developed a strong interest in the weather, and a love for television, at an early age.
Chris is a proud graduate of the University of Alabama and makes the Crimson Tide a top priority during football and basketball seasons. He also enjoys traveling to scenic locations all across America when there’s time off from work.
Chris holds the National Weather Association’s Seal Of Approval, and is recognized as a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist by the American Meteorological Society.
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Rain will stay mostly in South Alabama today
Clouds and a cool breeze should hold temperatures in the 70s
Rain and lightning will affect most locations this weekend
Scattered thundershowers are expected Friday afternoon and evening
A brief break from the wet weather begins Thursday afternoon
More rain and thundershowers are expected this weekend
Severe weather likely, flooding possible for Wednesday night
Thunderstorms could produce heavy rain, hail, and damaging winds
Rain and thunderstorms will be likely Wednesday night and Thursday
Some storms could be capable of producing hail and damaging winds
Our May cool snap is ending today
Most areas should climb to 80 degrees or warmer with sunshine Monday afternoon
Cloudy and cool today with occasional showers
Rain chances increase to near 100 percent areawide Friday night
Clouds will linger into the afternoon today with a shower possible
Widespread rain is expected to return by late Friday
Rain is expected for most or all areas again Wednesday night
Severe thunderstorms will also be possible
