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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 1033 AM CDT Tue Oct 13 2026

- Above normal temperatures are forecast through Thursday, with more Fall-like weather expected by the weekend.

- Minor to Moderate (Level 2/4) heat impacts may be observed Wednesday and Thursday across portions of the Tennessee Valley.

NEAR TERM

(Rest of Today and Tonight) Issued at 1033 AM CDT Tue Oct 13 2026

With upper level ridging and surface high pressure over the TN Valley, dry and warm weather with clear skies will prevail today. In fact, forecast highs are slated to top out in the mid 80s to around 90 degrees. This may result in record highs being met or broken today. The record high for Huntsville today is currently 89 degrees which was set in 1954, and the record for MSL today is 91 degrees which was set in 1963. Ultimately, please remember heat safety by drinking plenty of water and taking breaks in the shade if you have outdoor plans or work outside. The tranquil weather will then continue tonight, with lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s for most locations. Some spots over NW AL may be a bit warmer, in the lower to mid 60s.

SHORT TERM

(Wednesday through Thursday) Issued at 1033 AM CDT Tue Oct 13 2026

The upper level ridge will persist over the Southeast through midweek; however, the surface high pressure will be shunted to the south as a cold front approaches the mid-Mississippi Valley and moves over the Ohio Valley on Wednesday. Model guidance then shows convection developing over Arkansas, Mississippi and into western Tennessee Wednesday afternoon. Models indicate at least a low chance of a few showers and perhaps a storm brushing across the far northwestern portion of Alabama during this time. Although, confidence is low in this occurring. Most areas will remain dry Wednesday and Thursday. Therefore, the main concern will be the heat as highs in the mid 80s to around 90 degrees continues through Thursday. Lows look to be relatively warm as well, with lows in the 60s. NWS HeatRisk indicates a minor to moderate risk of heat-related impacts both days. Thus, make sure to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks in the shade if you are outside!

LONG TERM

(Thursday Night through Monday) Issued at 940 PM CDT Mon Oct 12 2026

A strong upper trough over the Great Lakes will push a strong cold front into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys Thursday night into Friday. Not anticipating much in the way of rain chances with this feature, but some added cloud cover may accompany it as it passes through the area. The main impact will be the breezy conditions that will be observed on Friday with the passage of the front and much cooler and drier air mass that will advect into the area in its wake. Highs on Friday (the transition day) will run about 10 degrees lower than Wednesday/Thursday (highs in the lower 80s), but a strong push of cooler air will occur overnight as lows will drop like a rock into the mid to upper 40s by early Saturday morning. This autumn-like air mass will take hold on Saturday as highs in the upper 60s will be common on Saturday and the upper 60s to lower 70s on Sunday (with lows in the 40s). As ridging builds in, a gradual warming trend will take place as highs return to the mid to upper 70s by Monday.

AVIATION

(18Z TAFS) Issued at 1218 PM CDT Tue Oct 13 2026

VFR conditions and clear skies will prevail through the period along with light winds.

HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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