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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 1013 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026

- Dry and warm conditions continue through the weekend.

- Low chances for rain will return to the area early next week.

NEAR TERM

(Rest of Today and Tonight) Issued at 1013 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026

As the cold front that moved through last night continues to drift further south into southern AL and southern GA, NW flow is bringing in drier air to the Tennessee Valley. Fog that developed this morning has for the most part mixed out. With the influence of high pressure overhead, ample sunshine is forecast today. Despite weak CAA, temperatures should warm up into the upper 60s with a few sites reaching 70F by this afternoon.

Tranquil conditions continue tonight with light winds and clear skies making for ideal radiational cooling. Temperatures will drop quickly after sunset and bottoming out in the lower 40s. The drier conditions should limit and fog development early tomorrow morning. One area to watch for fog in subsequent forecast updates is northeast AL. Some better sfc moisture may stick around in the sheltered valleys, which would allow for fog to develop. At this time, confidence is too low to include in the forecast.

SHORT TERM

(Saturday through Sunday Night) Issued at 1013 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026

This weekend the deep upper level trough across the Southeast weakens bringing a predominantly zonal flow pattern to the local forecast area. It will begin to feel like Spring with afternoon highs Saturday and Sunday in the 70s and overnight lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Southeasterly return flow begins to increase through the weekend as a shortwave moves just to the north in TN. While no precip is forecast with this wave, a noticeable increase in cloud cover on Sunday is expected.

LONG TERM

(Monday through Thursday) Issued at 954 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026

Low chances (10-30%) of showers return to the forecast next week as an upper level shortwave and subsequent sfc low approaches the area from the west. These rainfall chances have trended down since previous updates as higher rain chances will likely stay to our north. Lingering, low chances (10-15%) of showers will remain over NW AL and southern middle TN through mid week as a frontal boundary stalls to our northwest. The second feature we will be monitoring towards mid week is an upper level trough and resultant low pressure system shifting eastward through the southern Plains. Ahead of this, low chances (20-30%) of showers are forecast throughout the entire Tennessee Valley. If you have outdoor interests next weekend, be sure to monitor updates as we approach next week.

AVIATION

(18Z TAFS) Issued at 1054 AM CST Fri Feb 27 2026

VFR conditions with light northeast winds and clear skies continue through the TAF period.

CLIMATE

Issued at 410 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026

The Climate Prediction Center has included northwestern and north-central Alabama, and southern Middle Tennessee in a Moderate Risk for Heavy Precipitation for March 6th through 10th. There is a 40-60% chance for precipitation to reach or exceed 2 to 2.5 inches during this period.

More information on the CPC U.S. Hazards Outlook can be found at: https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/threats/threats.php

HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

AL...None. TN...None.