Athens, Alabama Weather Forecast Discussion

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FXUS64 KHUN 031536
AFDHUN
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1036 AM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...New KEY MESSAGES, NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 1036 AM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025
- Dry and mild conditions persist over the weekend.
- 20-30% chances for rain and thunderstorms return next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM...
(Rest of Today and Tonight)
Issued at 1036 AM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025
High pressure will slowly shift east off the northeast Atlantic
coast today but the effects of CAD will continue to keep a
relatively cool and dry airmass over the region. At of 10am,
temperatures have struggled to hit the 70 degree mark across much
of the area with dewpoints comfortably in the mid 50s. Highs this
afternoon will top out in the lower 80s with upper 70s highs in
the higher terrain. The only potential impact will be patchy fog
during the overnight and early morning hours tomorrow, but this
should be confined mostly to our north where CAD effects are more
minimal.
&&
.SHORT TERM...
(Saturday through Sunday)
Issued at 1036 AM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025
Upper ridging will remain dominant over the eastern CONUS for the
weekend and large scale subsidence will keep a dry forecast in
place. Temps will warm slightly through Sunday with highs
reaching the mid 80s especially along and west of I-65. A weak
disturbance will begin to lift north from the Gulf on Sunday and
gradient winds will increase as this takes place. We should see
plenty of sunshine across the area this weekend but breezy
southeasterly wind gusts up to 20mph may be something to consider
for those that have any plans outdoors on Sunday.
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Sunday night through Thursday)
Issued at 1022 PM CDT Thu Oct 2 2025
An upper level trough is forecast to push eastward through the
Mississippi Valley by early next week, placing the Tennessee
Valley in a favorable location for some low to medium rain chances
returning to the area. However, model disagreement remains
persistent and therefore there is low confidence in these rain
chances materializing at this time. If there is any interest in
outdoor activities next week, be sure to check back for details as
we progress through this weekend.
&&
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 545 AM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025
VFR conditions will continue for both terminals through tonight.
Easterly winds are expected to increase to between 5-10 knots by
this afternoon, then decrease to be light and variable this
evening.
&&
.HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...None.
TN...None.
&&
$$
NEAR TERM...25
SHORT TERM....25
LONG TERM....HC
AVIATION...26

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