Heating up today with only some isolated thundershowers
Scattered areas of rain and lightning are expected this weekend
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.
Articles
Rain and lightning will interrupt Juneteenth holiday plans in many locations
A few of the thunderstorms today could produce damaging winds
Rain and lightning will affect some areas again today
A few storms on Thursday could produce damaging winds
Rain and lightning for most areas this afternoon
A few thunderstorms on Tuesday could be capable of producing damaging wind gusts
Showers and thunderstorms will affect some areas this afternoon and evening
It's more likely for rain and lightning during the Father's Day weekend
Scattered thundershowers this afternoon and evening
Rain and lightning will be more likely starting Friday
Scattered thundershowers for today and Thursday
Widespread rain will be more likely on Friday and this weekend
Rain and thunderstorms should remain scattered today
A severe storm can't be ruled out for Tuesday afternoon
More rain and thunderstorms are expected through Monday evening
Some storms could produce hail and damaging winds
Scattered rain and thunderstorms today and Saturday
Heat index values could reach 100 degrees in areas that stay dry
