Scattered thundershowers will affect some locations Friday and Saturday
Rain and thunderstorms should become more widespread on 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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Scattered thundershowers will affect some locations through Saturday
Rain is expected to become more widespread on Sunday
Hot and humid with low rain chances today
Heat index values could reach the unhealthy range for outdoor work and exercise Wednesday afternoon
Summer heat returns today as many locations remain dry
Only some isolated thundershowers are expected, with heat index values climbing over 100 degrees
Scattered thundershowers today, then lower rain chances starting Tuesday
Temperatures will reach the middle 90s this week with high humidity
An unhealthy combination of heat and humidity will continue into the holiday weekend
Scattered thundershowers could interrupt some Independence Day celebrations
Scattered rain and thunderstorms again today, as the Heat Advisory continues
A few storms could be capable of producing damaging winds
Scattered thundershowers will reduce the heat in some areas this afternoon
A few storms could be capable of producing damaging winds
An unhealthy weather environment for outdoor work and exercise through Tuesday or longer
Heat index values are likely to reach at least 105 degrees, primarily between Noon and 7 PM
Midsummer heat and high humidity are coming this weekend
Heat index values could reach 105 degrees or higher on Sunday
