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The US Dollar climbed 3 percent over the past 3 weeks, sustained by economic data that has been pouring cold water on Fed rate cut bets. Ahead, eyes turn to US non-farm payrolls.

We are looking at a mostly sunny sky today with temperatures warming up into the low-to-mid 80s. Winds will continue from the northeast at 5 to 10 mph.

First Alert AccuTrack Satellite and Radar is showing us cloudy with scattered showers along and south of I-20.

First Alert AccuTrack Satellite and Radar is showing increasing coverage of showers across parts of north and east Alabama. Showers are generally drifting to the west-northwest producing steady rainfall, reduced visibility, and wet roadways.

We are forecasting a 60 percent chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms today.

The US Dollar extended its winning streak alongside Treasury yields as markets priced out Fed rate cuts. Ahead, will the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge support DXY’s key breakout?

High pressure will build in from the east resulting in cooler temperatures overnight, especially in northeast Alabama in advance of another disturbance approaching from the west.

Most of us will likely remain dry, but I can’t rule out a few passing showers especially for areas west of Interstate 65 this morning.

First Alert for patchy fog this morning. Visibility could be reduced to a quarter of a mile or less. Any fog that develops this morning should dissipate by 9 a.m.

A strong or severe storm isn’t as likely today, but we can’t rule out a strong storm for areas south of I-20. The main threat will be strong winds and large hail.