Chelsea Aaron
Meteorologist
Huntsville, AL
Born and raised in the small community of Oak Grove, Alabama, Chelsea is no stranger to all things when it comes to weather. From forecasting tornadoes and hurricanes to several snow events, she quickly developed her passion for meteorology and the impact it has on people’s lives. This led her to continue her education so that she could effectively communicate atmospheric processes in a way that is understandable and accessible to anyone.
Chelsea received her B.A. in Communication and Information Sciences from the University of Alabama with an emphasis in Journalism and Creative Media, and Geography in 2019. Shortly thereafter, she went on to receive her M.S. in Geosciences from Mississippi State University with an emphasis in Broadcast and Professional Meteorology. During this time, she worked as the weekend meteorologist at WVUA 23 News in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for two years. She then spent time in Reno, Nevada as a meteorologist before coming to the Rocket City and joining the WAFF 48 First Alert weather team in April 2022.
When she’s not tracking weather, Chelsea enjoys spending quality time outdoors with her family and friends in the great state of Alabama she is proud to call home sweet home.
Get ready for a very messy commute this morning! A 48 FIRST ALERT still remains in effect for the threat of heavy rain and gusty winds.
Morning lows are finally above the freezing the mark for most locations to start your Thursday with wake up temperatures ranging in the mid and upper 30s. Skies are partly cloudy and we’ll see increasing clouds throughout the day as a storm system approaches from the west.
Brrrrr! Temperatures to kick off your Wednesday this morning are brutally cold sitting in mainly the low to mid 20s, but we’re even seeing teens, so bundle up. There is also the possibility of frosty conditions developing, so allow yourself some extra time before you head out the door in case you need to scrap off your windshield.
Wake-up temperatures this morning are ranging in the mid and upper 20s, but when you factor in the wind chill it feels more like the low 20s, so make sure you are dressing in multiple layers before you head out the door!
After a frigidly cold start to the day, temperatures have stayed chilly this afternoon despite the sun with highs stuck in the 40s. When you factor in a few breezes out of the northwest, it will feel even colder at times, so be sure and keep the winter coat close by!
Showers have gradually ended late this afternoon across the Valley but expect some pockets of drizzle to remain possible into the evening hours. With mostly cloudy skies and rain chances, temperatures have trended cooler today with highs only reaching the low and mid 50s.
It’s been another picture-perfect day to be outdoors with partly sunny skies and high temperatures warming into the upper 50s and low 60s. Expect clouds to start increasing as we head into your evening hours as our next weathermaker approaches from the west.
We've seen a mix of sun and clouds today with seasonal high temperatures in the upper 50s to lower 60s. A few spotty showers cannot be ruled out into the afternoon mainly for areas south of the Tennessee River, but most locations will stay entirely dry for any shopping plans you may have!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Skies will be mainly sunny through lunchtime with afternoon highs warming into the mid and upper 50s. Cloud cover will quickly move in for the evening hours with overnight lows falling into the upper 30s to lower 40s.
Skies have stayed mainly cloudy to overcast for much of the day today with much cooler temperatures ranging in the upper 40s and low 50s. With brisk winds out of the northwest gusting at 15 mph at times, it has felt even colder, so make sure you keep the coat handy through the evening hours.
After a cold start to the day, it’s been a pleasant and sunny afternoon with high temperatures reaching the mid to upper 60s. Expect increasing cloud cover as we head into your evening hours, and this will keep temperatures warmer overnight.
Cloud cover cleared early today paving the way for plenty of sun through the afternoon with more seasonal high temperatures in the low to middle 60s. Breezy winds out of the northwest will linger into the evening hours with occasional gusts up to 20 mph.
Today will be overcast and gloomy with warmer than average high temperatures reaching the upper 60s to lower 70s during the afternoon. A center of low pressure to our south will gradually track northeast this evening and can potentially bring a few stray showers late tonight into early Wednesday morning.
Expect a dry start to your work and school week today with a mix of sun and clouds through the afternoon. High temperatures will warm into the upper 60s to low 70s with winds staying relatively light.
Today has been another sunny and warm day with near record-breaking high temperatures in the lower to middle 80s this afternoon. Winds will be breezy at times out of the southwest and this will increase the fire danger across the area, so please use caution when working outdoors and follow all burning restrictions.
Today has brought ample sunshine with highs climbing into the upper 70s to lower 80s. A light breeze from the southeast is expected through the afternoon and early evening with fire danger remaining high due to the ongoing drought and low humidity levels.
Today has been another great day to be outdoors with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures this afternoon in the low to mid 70s. Expect mostly clear skies and calm winds as we head into your evening hours making for a cool and comfortable night.
After a chilly start this morning, today shaped up to be a beautiful start to your first weekend in November! Under plenty of sunshine this afternoon, temperatures reached the upper 60s and low 70s, which is seasonal for this time of year.
Expect plenty of sunshine through the day today, but high temperatures will stay chilly and only top out in the low to middle 50s. The breezy north wind will make things feel a lot colder with wind gusts over 20 miles per hour expected through the evening, so make sure you have plenty of layers.
After a very warm October weekend, we have some drastic change coming through the day today. Expect a strong cold front to continue to track east across the Tennessee Valley through the afternoon.
Today has been another warm day with a mix of sun and clouds across the Tennessee Valley. High temperatures this afternoon managed to make it into the low and mid 80s.
Today has yet again been another warm day in October with afternoon highs ranging in the low to mid 80s and plenty of sunshine. We didn’t break any records, but we sure were close with temperatures running nearly 10-15 degrees warmer than what we usually see this time of year.
Today will be mainly sunny and unseasonably warm with high temperatures reaching 80 degrees this afternoon. A breezy southeasterly wind and low humidity levels will elevate our fire danger for today, so please follow all local burning restrictions.
Early clouds will start to thin out by heading into the afternoon and we will be left with mainly sunny skies. Expect highs today to trend a bit warmer than the past few days, but still below average in the middle to upper 60s.
With the increasing cloud cover this afternoon, high temperatures will struggle to reach the upper 50s to lower 60s. Along with the cloudy skies, a breezy northwest wind with stay with us through the day gusting over 20 miles per hour at times, so make sure to keep a jacket handy!
Today has been quite gloomy across the Valley with thick cloud cover in place and this has kept our temperatures much cooler with afternoon highs in the low and mid 50s. When you factor in brisk winds out of the north and northwest, it feels even chillier at times, so make sure you are wearing multiple layers if you plan to be outdoors.
Clouds cleared early today leaving behind mostly sunny skies for much of your afternoon this Saturday! Despite plenty of sun, high temperatures stayed below normal for this time of year in the low 70s.
Today will be a beautiful October day with plenty of sunshine and seasonably warm temperatures near 80 degrees. Like yesterday, winds will increase into the afternoon with occasional wind gusts over 20 miles per hour.
Today will be a sunny and warmer day with a southwest wind boosting temperatures into the middle to upper 70s. Wind gusts this afternoon will range between 15 to 25 miles per hour, so be sure and secure any loose outdoor objects or holiday decor.
After a cold start this morning, today has shaped up to be a fantastic fall day with plenty of sunshine! Temperatures this afternoon are still running cooler and well below average in the upper 60s to near 70s degrees, but with less wind to deal with it should be an enjoyable day to spend outdoors.
Today has been filled with plenty of sun, but afternoon highs struggled to make it out of the mid and upper 60s with a much cooler airmass in place across the Valley. Brisk northerly winds have been occasionally gusting up to 15 and 20 mph, and this has made it feel even chillier, but winds will be steadily calming down into your evening hours.
Expect temperatures to warm up quickly through the afternoon with pops of sunshine and highs reaching the low to mid 80s. More cloud cover will push in later in the day as we head into the evening hours, but all locations will stay completely rain-free.
Today will be another sunny and unseasonably warm day with high temperatures climbing into the middle to upper 80s and barely a cloud in the sky. Skies will remain clear overnight with a light breeze stopping any widespread fog from developing.
Today will bring plenty of sunshine with temperatures staying well above average topping out in the upper 80s to low 90s. Winds will be very light from the southeast and humidity levels will be fairly low.
Today has been yet again another sunny and hot day as we say hello to October! High temperatures this afternoon are ranging in the upper 80s to low 90s, but at least humidity levels are staying on the lower side.
We've seen plenty of sunshine today and temperatures have warmed up quickly as a result this afternoon with highs ranging in the upper 80s and low 90s. Even though it's definitely feeling more like summer as we wrap up your last weekend in September, humidity levels are still fairly comfortable, so enjoy any and all outdoor plans!
Stubborn cloud cover associated with a cluster of showers off to our north in Middle Tennessee earlier today has kept temperatures cooler this afternoon. Highs are ranging near normal for this time of year in the low and mid 80s.
Today has filled with yet again plenty more sunshine and a bit more humidity thanks to the southeasterly breeze. Expect highs today to remain well above average in the mid and upper 80s.
Today will bring more sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures across the Tennessee Valley with highs reaching the upper 80s to lower 90s again. The light southeasterly breeze will raise our dew points into the afternoon and things will feel a bit more humid.
Today has been filled with abundant sunshine and this has helped warm up well above average again this afternoon in the mid and upper 80s. With low humidity values though, it still feels relatively comfortable despite the hot start to the fall season.
Happy fall y'all! It didn't feel very fall-like for today with warm temperatures earlier this afternoon near 90 degrees. It's still been a beautiful day nonetheless though with plenty of sunshine and low humidity.
Today has been a fantastic end to what has been a great work and school week, and it is also the last full day of summer! Highs today will reach the middle to upper 80s with mostly sunny skies and a light easterly breeze.
Despite the early cloud cover, skies have cleared through this afternoon paving the way for plenty of sunshine! As a result, temperatures have warmed up quickly into the low to mid 80s with an east-southeast breeze.
Early clouds will stay with us through lunchtime with slightly warmer high temperatures in the middle 80s for the afternoon. You will notice a slight uptick in the humidity today thanks to a southeasterly breeze, but it still should feel quite comfortable.
We’re seeing plenty of sunshine across the Tennessee Valley today with afternoon highs staying below normal in the upper 70s and low 80s. Humidity values have been steadily lowering since earlier this morning, so expect a comfortable evening in store!
Expect scattered showers, and a few rumbles of thunder throughout much of the day. Rain could be heavy at times and there will be a low possibility for brief gusty winds and frequent lightning.
Isolated rain showers will be expected into the early afternoon ahead of a cold front approaching from the west. Skies will become partly to mostly cloudy with highs reaching the middle 80s.
Today has been mostly sunny with seasonably warm high temperatures in the middle to upper 80s. Although moisture is limited today, with the northwest flow, a few isolated showers and storms may develop into the afternoon and continue through the early evening.
The forecast for today is very similar to yesterday with afternoon highs in the low to mid 80s and humidity levels remain low. Most locations across the Valley will see plenty of sunshine and mainly dry conditions as we head into the evening hours.
For today, expect mostly sunny skies and mainly dry conditions, but a few pop-up storms for locations east of I-65 will be possible through the afternoon. With any stronger storms, plan on brief gusty winds, heavy rainfall, small pea-sized hail, and frequent lightning.
