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-StormForce 31 Weather Team

Mostly sunny skies remain in place for today and for at least Saturday Morning before a rainmaking move our way. Showers will be possible tomorrow evening, all through Sunday, and even a few scattered areas of rain for Monday too. Long range, we do clear next Tuesday and remain back under high pressure for a good part of next week.

Look for weekend afternoon highs to stay in the mid to upper 70’s with a possible low “80″ not out of the question for today.

Have a great Friday!

Ben Luna
WAAY 31 Weather

Sunshine, low humidity, nearly perfect temperatures… this is the kind of forecast I love to present, and live in too! High pressure remains in control working through today and tomorrow with afternoon highs climbing to the mid to upper 70’s. Lows this evening will be chilly dipping as far as the mid-40’s in a few locations.

Jumping ahead to the weekend break out the raincoats and umbrellas. My confidence is rising high for a decent shot for a few showers Saturday afternoon/evening with more rain for Mother’s Day Sunday.

Have a great Wednesday!

Ben Luna
WAAY 31 Weather

Happy Wednesday all! We’ll get rid of the light to moderate rain presently over the region by the afternoon. Skies will gradually clear allowing for a pleasant outlook for Thursday and Friday as a ridge of high pressure takes control of our weather.

Anticipate cooler days as nights with afternoons only in the mid-70’s and overnight lows dipping to the 49-50 range. At this point, rain chances look to become a factor to plan around Saturday night into Sunday.

Have a great Wednesday!

Ben Luna
WAAY 31 Weather

From: Chief Meteorologist Spencer Denton
Monday 5:49pm
Expect low rain chances north of the TN River this evening as most of the shower activity will be from Cullman east to the Georgia state line. Overnight, it will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers or maybe a storm. Lows in the mid 60’s. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with an isolated shower or storm. Highs reach the upper 70’s to low 80’s. A cold front will move through late Tuesday and we will see some less humid and drier air for late week. Highs will remain in the 70’s to near 80. Lows will drop into the low 50’s and maybe some upper 40’s on Thursday or Friday morning. Have a great week!

Strong to even some some severe thunderstorms are again at risk for impacting the Tennessee Valley.

While most North Alabama and Southern Tennessee locations have already received some much needed rain, more showers, including a few storms that could contain heavy rain, small hail, and gusty winds, will remain a possibility through this evening and Tuesday.

A trough of low pressure to the north, presently providing us with the rain and storm chances, will ultimately usher in cooler air to the Valley by Wednesday evening when a ridge of high pressure assumes the reigns of our weather making for a more pleasant and dry mid-week.

The expected dip in temperatures will take center stage by Thursday when afternoon highs climb only to the mid-70’s and offer the chance for a few locations to experience overnight lows upper 40’s.

Stable and sunny weather will remain constant at least through Friday when our next rainmaker begins tracking northward into the region ushering in a Saturday rain chance.

The StormForce 31 Weather Team will closely monitor any storms that develop over the next 24 hours.

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A bright Moon will shine over the valley this weekend and, despite a chance for a few scattered showers and a partly cloudy sky, a few of us should have some good photo opportunities. Check out the reason for the “Super Moon” below by Space.com…

On Saturday (May 5) at 11:35 p.m. EDT, the moon will officially turn full. And only 25 minutes later the moon will also arrive at perigee, its closest approach to Earth — a distance of 221,802 miles (356,955 kilometers) away.

The effect of this coincidence is a stunning skywatching sight called the “supermoon.”

In fact, this month’s perigee is the closest of any perigee in 2012 (they vary by about 3 percent, because the moon’s orbit is not perfectly circular). The result will be a 16 percent brighter-than-average full moon accompanied by unusually high and low tides this weekend and into the new week.

In contrast, later this year, on Nov. 28, the full moon will closely coincide with apogee, the moon’s farthest point from Earth.

Leaning toward a few scattered showers over parts of the area this afternoon otherwise look for a mix of sun and clouds. The summertime “pop-up” shower possibility remains with us into the weekend and increases into early Tuesday.

High pressure takes control by mid-next week making for more of a dry pattern for the TN Valley. We’ll be in the the mid to upper 80’s for the next few days before cooler air arrives next week.

Have a gr8 Friday!

Ben Luna
StormForce 31 Weather

Happy Thursday everyone! We’ve got much needed rain over the majority of the Valley this morning. Showers, some even moderate, will progress though the majority of today before migrating to the north by this evening.

Only a slight chance for scattered showers tomorrow with the best Friday possibilities in the Northeast part of our viewing area. The weekend looks to have that summer-time feel with a few heat of the day showers possible otherwise partly cloudy.

Temperatures will be cooler today thanks to clouds and rain warming only to the low 80’s. Slight warmer tomorrow and back to nudging 90 for the weekend.

Have a great day!

Ben Luna
StormForce 31 Weather

Generally a sunny day today with temperatures again warm at near 90 continuing our second “summer” this year. Remember the heat of March? This time around we’re dealing with the real deal!

Look for a 40% chance for areas of scattered storms Thursday with more of a slight pop-up shower chance Friday. Our temps will take a short trip down to the mid-80’s tomorrow.

Have a blessed Wednesday!

Ben Luna
StormForce 31 Weather

Look for sun with some clouds today as temperatures reflect June… today’s high will be right at 90 for your afternoon drive home.

As far as rain is concerned, we’ll still have a slight chance for a pop-up thundershower today but low to no chances tomorrow. The pattern that will take hold is very similar to the beginning of summer opposed to May 1st.

The heat is here to stay! Long range guidance is leaning toward the upper 80’s to 90 for the rest of the week.

Have a great Tuesday!

Ben Luna
StormForce 31 Weather

Happy Monday everyone! Weather today continues the HEAT with highs climbing to the upper 80’s. A few temperature gauges around the area may actually read 90 before today ends.

As far as rain goes, we’re dry today however tomorrow we pick up moisture and some instability to provide us with a few scattered showers.
A slightly better rain chance of similar variety arrives Thursday. It appears that afternoon storms will be an occurrence as we head toward this weekend as well.

Expect to become good friends with 88-90… that’s where we’ll be for the duration of the week as temperatures will remain around 10 degrees above normal for the next few days. Overnight lows will be in the low 60’s.

Make it a great start to the week!

Ben Luna
Storm Force 31 Weather

We’ve got a chance for more isolated storms in the area today with temperatures again staying warm. Look for afternoon high’s today to climb into the upper 70’s. Keep in mind that a couple storms could contain some gusty winds and small hail… a far cry from the weather one year ago today.

We’re in decent shape for the weekend with summer-like weather… highs in the 80’s and lows dipping into the low 60’s. Rain chances will be very low for both Saturday and Sunday and look to increase somewhat as we approach next Tuesday. Keep in mind that while the rain possibilities will be lower for Saturday and Sunday, a few of you still may see a backyard shower. The best chance for precip remains today.

For many of us, the worst weather disaster in our lifetimes occurred one year ago today. The tragic events of 4/27/11 taught us many things, among them never underestimate the power of the weather, be prepared, and cherish your family and community.

Have a great Friday.

Ben Luna
Storm Force 31 Weather

More scattered storms will be possible today with it not completely out of the question for a few downpours and some hail especially this evening. Overall for the rest of the day look for a mainly cloudy sky with highs in the upper 70’s to low 80’s.

At this point unsettled air will continue to influence the region into Friday making for more scattered storms however I’m inclined to pull back rain chances for the weekend making for a slightly drier Saturday and Sunday. Weekend temps stay near 80!

Have a great Thursday!

Ben Luna
StormForce 31

The first-ever National Severe Weather Preparedness Week began Sunday and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have partnered together to raise awareness and save lives.

Last year during this week, storms raked the central and southern United States, spawning more than 300 tornadoes, claiming hundreds of lives and ranking as one of the largest tornado outbreaks in U.S. history. As the nation marks the first anniversary of that historic outbreak, from April 22-28 we’re asking each person across the country to “Be a Force of Nature” by knowing the risk, taking action and being an example.

As part of NOAA’s campaign to Build a Weather-Ready Nation, this week is all about what you can do to take a stand against severe weather. Being a force of nature means never bowing to extreme weather. It means taking appropriate actions before, during and after extreme weather strikes by knowing your risk, having a plan, building a kit and staying informed via a NOAA Weather Radio. It also means being connected to family, friends and neighbors and inspiring them to act. In the age of mobile technology and social media, this part has never been easier.

One of the most memorable examples of this type of life-saving behavior was from the recent March 2 tornadoes in Indiana. That day, after receiving a timely text from her husband about an imminent tornado, Stephanie Decker took immediate action and gathered her children in the basement. Shielding them from collapsing debris, Stephanie tragically lost parts of both of her legs. Her children, however, survived the storm without a scratch.

For more information on how you can participate this week and increase both your and your community’s preparedness check out www.ready.gov/severeweather. A digital toolkit for the week is available here. Together we can save lives and transform the way the United States responds to severe weather.