Severe Drought (D2) Conditions expand to further cover more of Northwestern and North Central Alabama per the latest Drought Monitor issuance on 8/27.
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Severe Drought (D2) Conditions expand to further cover more of Northwestern and North Central Alabama per the latest Drought Monitor issuance on 8/27.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Huntsville, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Aug 26, 10:15 PM CST, 1 hour 45 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 1115 PM CDT Mon Aug 26 2024 ...New AVIATION... .NEAR TERM... (Tonight) Issued at 810 PM CDT Mon Aug 26 2024 High pressure layered across the mid/southern Atlantic states continues to maintain quiet wx conditions across the mid TN Valley this Mon evening. Current temps have fallen mainly into the upper 70s/lower 80s and with dew pts in the upper 50s/mid 60s, lows into early Tue should have little trouble falling into the lower/mid 60s. As such, no major changes needed to the ongoing forecast. Enjoy the quiet/tranquil wx pattern this Mon night! && .SHORT TERM... (Tuesday through Wednesday Night) Issued at 207 PM CDT Mon Aug 26 2024 The ridge amplifies as it builds directly over the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys on Tuesday and Wednesday, with continued hot and dry conditions as a result. The magnitude of this 595 dm ridge and ample sunshine heating in this hot/dry air mass may result in the highest temperatures of the summer so far as several locations may reach or exceed the 100 degree mark. Forecasted highs in the upper 90s will be common, with several locations across northern Alabama potentially reaching or exceeding the 100 degree mark. The hottest day of the week will likely be Wednesday, when highs will approach record (daily) high values in the lower 100s. Should temperatures exceed 100 degrees at KHSV it will be the first time since July 7, 2012. A Heat Advisory may be needed for portions of the area should daytime highs reach 103 degrees or higher (most likely on Wednesday across northwest Alabama). Due to the dry nature of this air mass, peak heat index values will actually be 2-3 degrees lower than air temperatures! Regardless, make sure heat safety is a priority this week. Take frequent breaks, stay hydrated, never leave people or pets in vehicles and don't forget about pets. && .LONG TERM... (Thursday through Sunday) Issued at 229 AM CDT Mon Aug 26 2024 Upper level ridging with 500mb heights upwards of 595 decameters should be situated over the greater Tennessee Valley on Thursday. This upper ridge will ever so slowly weaken during the final days of the week, as an upper level area of low pressure along the USA/ Canadian border moves east, and a troughing pattern sets up over the NE CONUS. Surface high pressure now off of the east coast should bring a southerly flow across this region, finally advecting more moisture from the Gulf further inland. Thus a more unsettled forecast appears will be the case as we go into the weekend and early next week. For Thursday, one more hot day is expected as highs rise into the mid 90s higher elevations to around 100. A southerly flow bringing deeper Gulf moisture to the region (with dewpoints into the lower 70s) will produce dangerous apparent temperatures, with heat indices ranging from the upper 90s to 109 degrees in a few spots. If this trend continues, Heat Advisories maybe needed. This additional moisture plus the strong heating will produce an unstable atmosphere in the afternoon. Thus have maintained isolated shower/t-storm chances. Better chances for much needed rainfall should be realized during the upcoming Labor Day Holiday weekend. Deeper moisture in place Friday should yield somewhat higher rain chances in the afternoon. Also, a cold front nearing from the west should help provide lift for convection on Saturday/Sunday. Given an on-going dry spell, have kept rain chances below 50 percent. Precip water amounts in the 1.8 to 2 inches would support locally heavy rainfall in the heavier showers and/or stronger storms. Higher rain chances will help provide some relief from the heat. High temperatures on Fri should range from the low 90s higher terrain to mid and upper 90s elsewhere. Dewpoints around 70/lower 70s will support some locations rising into the 100 to 107 degree range far as heat indices, however with lesser coverage than Thu. High temps on Sat/Sun should "cool" into the upper 80s to mid 90s, with an even smaller area of excessive heat (mainly around Huntsville metro). Lower dewpoints on Sun should limit maximum heat indexes to below 100 degrees. && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1115 PM CDT Mon Aug 26 2024 VFR conditions are expected to persist through the TAF period with light winds. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. TN...None. && NEAR TERM...09 SHORT TERM....AMP LONG TERM....RSB AVIATION...GH
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
5 drought. Local standard time, as filed.
Severe Drought Conditions expanded for Northwestern and North Central AL. In addition to Colbert, Lauderdale, and Lawrence Counties, the latest Drought Monitor issuance on 8/27 now includes Franklin, Morgan, Cullman, Madison, and Limestone Counties.
Severe Drought Conditions expanded for Northwestern and North Central AL. In addition to Colbert, Lauderdale, and Lawrence Counties, the latest Drought Monitor issuance on 8/27 now includes Franklin, Morgan, Cullman, Madison, and Limestone Counties.
Severe Drought Conditions expanded for Northwestern and North Central AL. In addition to Colbert, Lauderdale, and Lawrence Counties, the latest Drought Monitor issuance on 8/27 now includes Franklin, Morgan, Cullman, Madison, and Limestone Counties.
Severe Drought Conditions expanded for Northwestern and North Central AL. In addition to Colbert, Lauderdale, and Lawrence Counties, the latest Drought Monitor issuance on 8/27 now includes Franklin, Morgan, Cullman, Madison, and Limestone Counties.
Severe Drought Conditions expanded for Northwestern and North Central AL. In addition to Colbert, Lauderdale, and Lawrence Counties, the latest Drought Monitor issuance on 8/27 now includes Franklin, Morgan, Cullman, Madison, and Limestone Counties.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Alabama in 2024Every state in 2024This day in weather historyWarnings in Alabama, August 2024
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1214934, 1214937, 1214939, 1214940, 1214941.