Periods of rain are expected on Thursday
Showers could begin before sunrise tomorrow in some locations
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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.
Showers could begin before sunrise tomorrow in some locations
Showers could begin before sunrise on Thursday
Temperatures are expected to reach the lower 20s again before sunrise Tuesday
Showers are expected in some areas, especially Saturday night
Warmer air will temporarily move in for Friday and Saturday
Cooler air will temporarily return on Thursday
Dry weather should continue into this weekend or longer
Lingering clouds should move out by Monday night
Little or no sunshine is expected through Saturday
Periods of rain are expected to continue into the weekend



