Scattered thundershowers are expected on Friday and Saturday
High temperatures should hold in the lower 90s through the weekend
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 and lightning will affect various locations through Friday
A break in the summer heat is expected due to clouds and showers
Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected today and tonight
Rain chances will be higher on Thursday and Friday
Hot again today as many locations remain dry
Rain chances will increase tomorrow and especially Thursday
Another hotter-than-average summer day on Monday
Temperatures will climb far into the 90s with only some isolated thundershowers
The Heat Advisory continues today, along with a low severe weather threat
A few thunderstorms could be capable of producing damaging winds Friday afternoon and evening
Another day, another Heat Advisory
Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon as temperatures approach 100 degrees again
Another Heat Advisory today, but temperatures should stay below 100 degrees for a change
Thunderstorms are expected in a few spots this afternoon and evening
Unusually hot again today, but a slight improvement from Monday
Our Extreme Heat Warning has been replaced with a Heat Advisory
Triple-digit heat will combine with high humidity today
Heat index values are likely to reach 110 degrees or higher, so outdoor physical activities are strongly discouraged
