Kent, Alabama Weather Forecast Discussion

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FXUS64 KBMX 081724
AFDBMX
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1224 PM CDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, AVIATION...
.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Tuesday)
Issued at 1202 PM CDT MON SEP 8 2025
Another pleasant day is unfolding across Central Alabama. As of
writing, temps are sitting in the mid 70s to low 80s under mostly
sunny skies. A swath of upper level clouds can be seen across our
southeastern areas where there is a pocket of deeper moisture
(evident on GOES TPW imagery). We tack on a couple of degrees
tonight with lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Highs tomorrow
climb back into the low to mid 80s.
The only other items of note in the short term is the potential
for some breezy winds Tuesday morning. As surface high pressure
slides south across the Carolinas, the pressure gradient begins to
tighten. Easterly wind gusts from 20-25 MPH are likely, generally
east of I-65. The gradient looks to relax by mid day.
95/Castillo
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday night through next Sunday)
Issued at 1202 PM CDT MON SEP 8 2025
No significant changes needed with this long term forecast update.
Weak troughing aloft will give way to upper level ridging which
will help keep us dry through the forecast period.
95/Castillo
Previous long-term discussion:
(Tuesday night through next Sunday)
Issued at 1042 PM CDT SUN SEP 7 2025
Guidance continues to indicate a rain free pattern for the
extended. ERN Conus ridging will remain the dominant feature
through the week. In the upper levels, weak flow/troughing will
be present across the Deep South for mid week, but with only very
meager moisture available. As we head into the end of the week
and next weekend, upper ridging spreads across the Central US
from W TX with weak NRLY flow into AL and dry conditions. High
temperatures slowly moderate upward through the extended. However,
overnight lows should rebound nicely with the overall dry
conditions.
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&&
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1202 PM CDT MON SEP 8 2025
We start out this TAF period with VFR conditions prevailing for
most locations. Low level ceilings are hanging on at AUO but
should lift over the next couple of hours. VFR then persists
through the end of the TAF cycle. Easterly winds will become a bit
breezy with gusts around 20 knots for the eastern terminals
through the morning hours.
95/Castillo
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Rain free weather is forecast to prevail across Central Alabama
for the upcoming week with surface ridging in place. Afternoon
minimum RHs are currently forecast to average above critical
thresholds. However, if dew points trend slightly lower mid to
late week, RHs could bottom out just below currently forecast
minimums in the lower 30s. 20 foot winds will be northeast to
east between 5-10 mph Monday and Tuesday. 20 foot winds become
lighter as the week progresses.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Gadsden     60  84  58  87 /   0   0   0   0
Anniston    61  83  60  85 /   0   0   0   0
Birmingham  64  86  63  87 /   0   0   0   0
Tuscaloosa  65  88  64  89 /   0   0   0   0
Calera      64  86  63  87 /   0   0   0   0
Auburn      64  83  63  85 /   0   0   0   0
Montgomery  66  86  65  87 /   0   0   0   0
Troy        66  83  65  85 /   0   0   0   0
&&
.BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&
$$
SHORT TERM...95/Castillo
LONG TERM....95/Castillo
AVIATION...95/Castillo

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