A long stretch of spring-like temperatures begins today
Rain and thundershowers will become likely on Thursday.
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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Our brief cold snap will be finished by tomorrow
Warm breezes will help temperatures climb to near 70 degrees on Wednesday
Staying chilly today with sunshine and stiff northwest winds
Temperatures will drop far into the 20s late Monday night
Showers will continue to affect some locations today and tonight
Periods of rain and thunderstorms are expected on Saturday
Breezy and unseasonably warm today, as most locations remain dry
Chances for rain and thundershowers will increase on Friday
Warm breezes could push temperatures over 80 degrees tomorrow
Rain and thundershowers will become likely on Friday
Temperatures and rain chances will increase as we go through this week
Showers could affect a few locations as soon as Wednesday
Unusually warm air is coming this week
Temperatures could reach 80 degrees by Thursday afternoon
Scattered showers are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday
Rain will become likely this weekend as Spring-like air lingers
Cold air isn’t expected to return anytime this week
Temperatures should reach 70 degrees or warmer most afternoons
