Almost cold enough for frost Thursday morning
We're expecting to drop below forty degrees for the first time this Fall
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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.
We're expecting to drop below forty degrees for the first time this Fall
Unusually cool air will move in starting tonight
Much cooler air will blow in by Wednesday
Much cooler air should move in by next Tuesday
Blue sky will be with us through the weekend
Temperatures could drop below 50 degrees early Saturday
A gradual reduction in temperatures begins today
Cooler air will gradually arrive as we go through this week
Lack of sunshine will hold temperatures in the 70's much of the day
Wet weather is expected for tomorrow



