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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 918 PM CST Sun Feb 8 2026

- A warming trend will continue through Tuesday, followed by a minor cool-down in the wake of a cold front. Temperatures will remain above freezing through early next week.

- Rain chances remain in the 50-60% range from late Tuesday through early Wednesday; a rumble of two of thunder is possible region-wide.

NEAR TERM

(Today) Issued at 142 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026

Mostly high level clouds continue to push further southeast with a clearing line now entering portions of NW AL. As the skies clear early this morning, expect temperatures to drop quickly until sunrise. Current 1 AM temperatures sit in the mid to upper 40s, but by daybreak expect them to be in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Ridging is forecast to nudge its way east today resulting in ample sunshine. Southwesterly WAA will rise temperatures this afternoon into the upper 60s to lower 70s. These temperatures are 10 to 15 degrees above climatological normals for this time of year.

SHORT TERM

(Monday night through Wednesday) Issued at 918 PM CST Sun Feb 8 2026

Upper level ridging and subsequent above-normal high temperatures continue through Tuesday as highs rise into the upper 60s to lower 70s throughout most of the Tennessee Valley. While the forecast has been trending towards widespread 70 degree temperatures, cloud cover ushered in by a shortwave trough throughout the day may limit most places to the 60s.

The main feature we will be watching in the short term will be a cutoff low that is currently in the Baja region. As this shifts eastward into the Deep South, it is forecast to weaken and become an open wave. An accompanying cold front is forecast to shift southeastward into the Tennessee Valley by mid week, bringing increased chances of showers ahead of and along it. Lack of instability will allow a very low chance of any thunderstorm development as the front progresses through the area. Post-frontal temperatures will remain mild, however, and be limited to the upper 50s.

LONG TERM

(Wednesday night through Sunday) Issued at 918 PM CST Sun Feb 8 2026

Post-frontal conditions are forecast to remain dry on Thursday as upper level ridging and subsequent high pressure returns to the area. The primary feature to watch in the long term will be an upper level trough shifting eastward across the Deep South and allowing a return of rain chances this weekend. Ensembles hint at uncertainty within the depth of the trough as well as the placement. Therefore, have continued with blended guidance which brings us low to medium chances of showers Friday through Sunday. We will continue to monitor this system through the week and encourage everyone with outdoor interests to check back in for updates.

AVIATION

(12Z TAFS) Issued at 501 AM CST Mon Feb 9 2026

VFR conditions are forecast through the TAF period.

HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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