Widespread rain and scattered thunderstorms this weekend
Much colder air will arrive for Sunday night and Monday
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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Periods of rain today with little or no sunshine
Arrival of colder air has been delayed until late Sunday
Mostly dry today as temperatures approach 60 degrees
Showers will affect some areas on Thursday and Friday
Milder air will briefly return after another cold night
A few showers could develop by late Wednesday
Two more cold nights are coming before milder air arrives
Many locations will drop into the middle 20s on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings
Snow is expected in parts of the southern U.S. this weekend
Most of the flakes will fall south and east of Montgomery
Warmer air will briefly return on Friday
Scattered showers are expected late Friday night
Showers will continue in some areas through Wednesday evening
Colder and drier air will move in for Thursday
Showers are expected in many locations on Wednesday
Light rain could begin in scattered areas by late tonight
WEATHER AUTHORITY: Heavy rain, severe storms possible Saturday
Widespread rain is expected, and some storms could be capable of producing damaging winds along with a few tornadoes! Stay weather aware.
