Rain chances will return for the holiday weekend
Isolated thunderstorms could develop as soon as Saturday
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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Rain is gone for a few days
Less humid air will lower our heat index values
Scattered rain and thunderstorms expected Tuesday night
Severe storms will be possible in some locations
Dry and muggy today; scattered thunderstorms expected late tomorrow
A few storms Tuesday night could produce hail and damaging winds
Hot and humid today as dry weather continues
Scattered thunderstorms are expected this weekend
Rain chances remain very low through tomorrow
Scattered thunderstorms are expected this weekend
Warmer and mostly dry through Friday
90-degree heat is expected by Thursday afternoon
Our stretch of wet weather is winding down
After some scattered thundershowers today, most areas will be dry through Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms coming later today
Periods of rain and lightning are expected on Saturday and Mother's Day Sunday
A few strong to severe storms possible Thursday
A few severe thunderstorms will be possible during the late afternoon and evening
