Rain is expected for most or all areas Tuesday night
Severe thunderstorms could threaten some locations beginning late today
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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.
Severe thunderstorms could threaten some locations beginning late today
Severe thunderstorms could affect some locations Tuesday night and Wednesday
Rain and lightning will be likely at times on Saturday
Most areas will remain dry until late Friday night
Montgomery's rainfall deficit for this year has grown to more than eight inches
Temperatures should climb into the 80s each afternoon
Widespread rain still appears unlikely, but scattered showers are expected for Saturday night and Sunday
Cooler air will move in for Sunday and Monday
Isolated showers are expected with a cold front Saturday night and Sunday
Only some isolated showers are expected as a cold front arrives on Sunday



