Scattered thundershowers are expected today, especially during the afternoon
Rain and lightning will be likely at times on 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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Seasonably hot and humid today with isolated thundershowers
Saturday brings our highest rain chances during the next week or longer
Portions of Central and West Alabama are under a Heat Advisory today
Heat index values could reach 105 degrees or hotter, primarily west of Montgomery
Bertha is bringing us a nice breeze, but not widespread rain
Scattered thundershowers are expected each day through the weekend
A few cooling thundershowers today, and scattered ones this weekend
Heat index values are likely to reach 105 degrees or higher next week
Thursday brings our lowest rain chances of this week
Scattered thundershowers are expected tomorrow and Saturday
We’re attempting to stay below 90 degrees for the third day in a row
Clouds and scattered thundershowers should hold temperatures down again on Wednesday
Clouds and showers will defeat the Summer heat again today
Temperatures will stay below 90 degrees Tuesday and possibly Wednesday
Wet at times Monday and Tuesday
Temperatures should remain below 90 degrees with limited sunshine
Scattered thundershowers will affect some locations Friday and Saturday
Rain and thunderstorms should become more widespread on Sunday
