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Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
620 PM CDT Tue Oct 8 2024

...New AVIATION...

.NEAR TERM...
(Tonight)
Issued at 1227 PM CDT Tue Oct 8 2024

Clear skies and light winds tonight will allow for ideal
radiational cooling. Overnight lows will once again dip into the
upper 40s to lower 50s. Given the dry airmass and winds around
5 mph do not expect and fog to develop. Grab a light jacket when
heading out the door Wednesday morning.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Wednesday through Friday)
Issued at 1227 PM CDT Tue Oct 8 2024

Heading into the second half of the workweek, northwesterly mid
level flow will bring some weak shortwaves through the forecast
area. However, with the lack of moisture, the only impact locally
is a slight increase in cloud cover, but sunshine will still be
predominant. Tranquil weather is anticipated to continue as we
remain under the influence of high pressure and situated between a
ridge to our west and a trough to our east. Expect afternoon
highs Wednesday through Friday to be in the upper 70s to lower 80s
with overnight lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. As Hurricane
Milton makes landfall along the Florida coast late Wednesday into
early Thursday, a tight pressure gradient sets up across the
Tennessee Valley. This will result in some gusty 15 to 20 mph
winds, primarily during the afternoon hours.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Friday Night through Monday)
Issued at 1258 AM CDT Tue Oct 8 2024

From Friday night and through the weekend, the 5h trough axis
will shift south to near the Gulf Coast, with an 8h ridge
extending along the upper MS valley into TX gradually breaking
down as another strong but likely dry cold front drops southeast
through the OH and mid MS valleys. This front will arrive late
Sunday here. Immediately ahead of the front, a distinct thermal
ridge is noted at 8h, which should equate to warm weather over the
weekend with highs back into the 80s. By Monday, highs will only
reach the lower to middle 70s in valleys and upper 60s atop the
higher Cumberland Plateau, followed by 40s for morning lows
Tuesday.

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 620 PM CDT Tue Oct 8 2024

VFR conditions and clear skies will persist through Wednesday
afternoon. Northeasterly winds will continue to decrease this
evening to be light overnight. Fog development is not anticipated.
Winds will then pick up again Wednesday afternoon and range
between 5-10 knots.

&&

.HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...None.
TN...None.
&&

$$

NEAR TERM...GH
SHORT TERM....GH
LONG TERM....17
AVIATION...26