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FXUS64 KHUN 121930
AFDHUN

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
230 PM CDT Fri Jul 12 2024

...New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM...

.NEAR TERM...
(Tonight)
Issued at 223 PM CDT Fri Jul 12 2024

No surprise in tonight`s forecast, expect much of the same as
last night, as high pressure promotes subsidence across the area.
Most areas should be in the low 70s with dewpoints in the mid-60s.
May even see some patchy fog in some low spots, especially if we
can get a nice cap. Otherwise, it should be a pleasant July
night!

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Saturday through Monday)
Issued at 223 PM CDT Fri Jul 12 2024

We remain locked in the same pattern through at least Monday. A
weak upper-level trough should weaken as a ridge moves in from
the east and continues to promote sunshine and drier conditions. A
dying short wave may help spawn a few small showers to the south
and west by Sunday and Monday afternoons, but confidence is low.

Besides that, highs climb into the upper-90s to low-100s. The good
news, at least in the short term is that dewpoints should remain
in the 60s, meaning heat indices won`t climb much higher than the
ambient temperature. Although, we may approach Heat Advisory
criteria by Sunday afternoon - will need watching. Either way,
make sure to take breaks and stay hydrated when outside.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday night through Thursday)
Issued at 300 AM CDT Fri Jul 12 2024

A slight chance in the pattern may begin to occur on Tuesday
stretching into the rest of the week as the ridge weakens and a
new trough begins to take shape in the East CONUS. However, this
will not thwart temperature rises on Tuesday as the main axis of
the warm plume of air emanating out of the SW will still be in
place across the region. Max daytime temps could still reach or
exceed 100F degrees on Tuesday, with heat indices climbing even
higher as dew points begin to increase. However, what may help to
inhibit temp rises will be an increase in cloud cover and the
potential for showers due to the increased moisture. POPs will
only be in the 20-30% range on Tuesday, but will increase into the
50-60% range for Wednesday and Thursday as a weak cold front
moves into the area from the north.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1255 PM CDT Fri Jul 12 2024

VFR conditions expected for both KHSV and KMSL for the duration of
the TAF period. Not much change in the aviation weather forecast
for the next couple of days. Winds around 5 kts from the N-NNE and
isolated to scattered Cu (and some upper-level cirrus) at about
4500-5000 ft.

&&

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

$$

NEAR TERM...Serre
SHORT TERM....Serre
LONG TERM....KDW
AVIATION...Serre