Mostly dry and warm again today
Wet weather is expected for tomorrow
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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.
Wet weather is expected for tomorrow
Rain chances return starting late Thursday
Rain will become likely by Friday
Spotty showers can't be ruled out early in the week
Steady rain is finished, but a few showers could linger into the weekend
Hurricane Helene will bring heavy rain and gusty winds
Rain will likely be heavy at times through late Thursday night
Hurricane landfall is expected by late Thursday
Heavy rain and windy conditions could affect the Montgomery area
Change of seasons won't bring a change in the weather



