Keep that umbrella handy all weekend.  Spotty showers and storms will continue to remain in our forecast for not only the weekend but through next week as well.

An upper-level ridege will push west and allow disturbances to rotate through our atmosphere for the next couple of days.  And with this high pressure out of here, a trough of low pressure moves in and allows a cold front to dip south.

This front will increase rain chances around the Valley for both Monday and Tuesday.  Not only that, this front stalls here in our area and keeps the chances for showers and storms throughout Northern Alabama and Southern Tennessee into late next week. 

The temperatures are expected to hit in the 100's this weekend, the hottest it has been this time of year since the 1930's and 1950's, says WAFF Chief Meteorologist Brad Travis.

News that area farmers do not want to hear.

Rex Vaughn owner of Vaughn Farms says; " You've got an extreme situation. Probably north Alabama looking to move into an exteme drought with no relief in sight." Vaughn says the cotton and soy bean crop still have an oppurtunity to produce, but it can only go so long with this heat and lack of rain. He adds, "corn is almost at the end of its rope."

The cost to farmers in the valley could be in the millions of dollars.

"It's going to take a significant amount of rainfall to turn the crop around, and some of it won't be turned around," adds Vaughn.

Meanwhile, Travis says, "any chance of significant rainfall isn't in the forecast until late next week."

All eyes are on Debby this evening.  Latest guidance data having a rough time determining an exact course for the Tropical Storm.  There seems to be some agreement that Debby may head up the East Coast as an upper-level trough pulls her that direction.  But some models still trying to bring her into La. or Ms.  Only time and upper-level dynamic support will tell the tale.

Back here at home....no effects from Debby.  Just a fair day with hot weather.  More hot weather on the way tomorrow, even  with a weak cold front moving in.  This front may bring some relief in the form of rain or isolated afternoon t'storms. 

The front should supress the heat somewhat for Tuesday and Wednesday, but the heat and humidity returns for late week.

Brian Fowler
Meteorologist
WAFF 48 Storm Team
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