Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected today
A few storms could be capable of producing damaging winds
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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Hot and dry for most areas on Tuesday
Scattered thundershowers are expected tomorrow and Thursday
Heat Advisory for some locations Monday and Tuesday
Heat index values could reach 105 degrees anywhere in Central and South Alabama
A Heat Advisory is in effect today for all of Central and South Alabama
Oppressive humidity will create heat index values of 105 degrees or hotter
Rain should be limited to scattered areas today and tomorrow
More sunshine will push temperatures back over 90 degrees
Rainy again today with scattered thundershowers
Rain should become less widespread starting Thursday
Clouds and showers will hold temperatures down again on Tuesday
Montgomery hasn't officially reached 90 degrees since Sunday August 3rd
Less humid air should keep most areas dry today
Chances for rain and lightning will increase during the weekend
Warmer air is returning as we see more sunshine
Rain and thundershowers should remain isolated through Friday
Rain chances are lower starting today
Warmer air will return as we see more sunshine
