A wet weekend is coming
Rain chances will be highest on Saturday night and Sunday
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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One more winter-like day before warmer air arrives
We're not likely to reach 60 degrees today, but should climb over 70 Friday
Staying cool through Thursday
Clouds and a stiff wind will hold temperatures down today
Stormy tonight, and windy through tomorrow
Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop Tuesday evening
Windy with thunderstorms late Tuesday
Widespread rain is expected, and severe storms will be possible
March will come in like a lamb, not a lion
Mostly sunny tomorrow with highs in the middle 70s
Most areas should remain dry today
Clouds will linger as cooler winds begin to blow
Unseasonably mild today with sunshine
Temperatures will approach 80 degrees Wednesday afternoon
Rain chances are below fifty percent for the rest of this week
Only some scattered showers are expected on Thursday
Improving weather today, then warmer tomorrow
Temperatures should climb over 70 degrees Tuesday afternoon
