More humidity today, but rain chances remain very low
Heat index values could reach the middle 90s Friday afternoon
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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A few degrees warmer today as dry weather continues
Rain appears very unlikely for the next week or longer
Cool Wednesday night, but warmer air will arrive starting tomorrow
Humidity levels should remain comfortably low for several days
No rain is expected for the rest of this week
Warmer days are coming as humidity remains low
Mostly dry weather is expected for the next week or longer
Temperatures should stay below 90 degrees through Wednesday
Hot and mostly dry today
Heat index values could reach 100 degrees or higher Friday afternoon
Rain chances are low today, and almost zero on Friday
Temperatures will climb back into the 90's for a few days
A few thundershowers could develop Wednesday afternoon and evening
Rain chances are twenty percent or less for each location
A brief shower could occur in a few spots today
Isolated thundershowers are expected on Wednesday
Another scattering of showers and thundershowers today
Rain chances will be higher tomorrow and Saturday
