Shane Butler

Montgomery

Chief Meteorologist at WNCF-TV (Montgomery, AL)

Chief Meteorologist at WAKA-TV (Selma, AL)

Meteorologist (CBM and NWA seal holder). A private pilot and remote UAV pilot.

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The Heat Begins To Ramp Up This Week!

3 days ago | waka.com | Shane Butler

Posted: The old pesky area of low pressure is moving farther away from our area. As a result, we’re expecting abundant sunshine along with much warmer temps for the remainder of this week. Several spots will be reaching and even surpassing the 90 degree mark. In the meantime, a few showers still can’t be ruled out this evening. Any lingering rain activity will diminish before 10pm. We begin to dry out and heat up as the week progresses.
Trending Drier and Much Warmer This Week

4 days ago | waka.com | Shane Butler

Posted: Updated: Our mainly cloudy and wet weather pattern is slowly coming to an end. The area of low pressure responsible for the rain activity is departing and taking the rain with it. As a result, we’re expecting abundant sunshine along with much warmer temps this week. In the meantime, the low pressure system will continue to send a couple rounds of rain and t-storms through here tonight and into Tuesday.
A Mainly Cloudy & Wet Weekend

1 week ago | waka.com | Shane Butler

Posted: A mainly cloudy and wet weather pattern will continue through the weekend and into early next week. Looks like several waves of rain and t-storms will move through here. There could even be a few strong to possibly severe storms at times. We’re expecting more waves of rain and t-storms to work through the area both Saturday and Sunday. Rainfall will be possible during the overnight and daylight hours.
Clouds And Rain Will Impact Weekend Plans

1 week ago | waka.com | Shane Butler

Posted: A rather active weather pattern is underway it will remain over us through the weekend and into early next week. Looks like several waves of rain and t-storms will move through here. There could even be a few strong to possibly severe storms at times. In the meantime, we expect a mostly cloudy sky with a few showers and possibly t-storms this evening. The storms would impact our northern most counties.
More Rain And T-storms Ahead

1 week ago | waka.com | Shane Butler

Posted: Updated: A rather active weather pattern is underway it will remain over us through the weekend and into early next week. Looks like several waves of rain and t-storms will move through here. There could even be a few strong to possibly severe storms at times. In the meantime, we expect a mostly cloudy sky with a few showers possible tonight. There could be some fog development in spots. This could reduce visibility, so use caution on the morning commute.
We're Facing An Extended Period Of Rain And T-storms!

1 week ago | waka.com | Shane Butler

Posted: Updated: A rather active weather pattern is underway it will remain over us through the weekend and into early next week. Looks like several waves of rain and t-storms will move through here. At this point, it doesn’t look like anything too strong but periods of heavy rainfall could be an issue for some. In the meantime, we expect a cloudy and wet night ahead. Rain and a few embedded t-storms are likely during the overnight hours.
Periods Of Rain/Storms This Week

1 week ago | waka.com | Shane Butler

Posted: We have an active weather pattern returning to our area this week. Looks like several waves of rain and t-storms will move through here. At this point, it doesn’t look like anything too strong but periods of heavy rainfall could be an issue for some. In the meantime, we expect a quiet night ahead. Clouds will begin to increase an eventually our sky becomes partly cloudy. Temps will fall into the lower 50s for overnight lows.
Rain And Storms Likely Thursday Through Saturday

2 weeks ago | waka.com | Shane Butler

Posted: Our rain chances will be increasing as we head into the latter half of the week. A frontal boundary will move closer to the area Thursday but it won’t pass through until the weekend. The air mass ahead of the frontal system will be ripe for rain and storms. Some storms could be strong to possibly severe. It’s something we will be monitoring. In the meantime, a few showers or storms will continue into the evening hours but it’s looking quiet overnight.
An Active Weather Pattern Late Week

2 weeks ago | waka.com | Shane Butler

Posted: Despite the spring storm season still ongoing, we continue to avoid anything significant around here for now. A frontal boundary will move into the area late week and that could spark some stronger storms. It’s something we will be watching throughout the week. In the meantime, springtime warmth will be in play most of this week. Temps will manage the mid to upper 80s for highs and overnight lows in the mid 60s. Isolated showers or t-storms will be possible each afternoon.
Rain Chances Increase For Late Week

2 weeks ago | waka.com | Shane Butler

Posted: Despite the spring storm season still ongoing, we continue to avoid anything significant around here for now. A frontal boundary will move into the area late week and that could spark some stronger storms. It’s something we will be watching throughout the week. In the meantime, springtime warmth will be in play most of this week. Temps will manage the mid to upper 80s for highs and overnight lows in the mid 60s. Isolated showers or t-storms will be possible each afternoon.