Rain should remain scattered today and tomorrow
A low threat for severe thunderstorms begins Friday afternoon
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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.
A low threat for severe thunderstorms begins Friday afternoon
Wednesday marks the beginning of another wet weather pattern
At least a scattering of thundershowers is expected by tomorrow afternoon
Isolated-to-scattered thundershowers are expected later this week
Severe storms will be possible again, especially south and east of Montgomery
A few severe thunderstorms could still develop today and again on Friday
Only some isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected for Wednesday
Storms could produce hail and damaging winds, along with heavy rain and frequent lightning
A few severe storms will be possible from late today through Wednesday or longer
A few severe storms will be possible Saturday and again Sunday



