Author Archives: AWXVTEC FEED
Storms Winding Down
This evening’s storms put down some very impressive rainfall totals and some incredible lightning around Central Alabama. We are just left with a few isolated showers from Pickens, Greene, and Hale Counties into Bibb, Perry, and Chilton. A few sprinkles … Continue reading
Colin Coming Together Again
Hurricane Hunters are on the way to investigate the remnants of Tropical Storm Colin to see if it has redeveloped into a depression or tropical storm. The low-level center is coming back together, and it is moving into an area … Continue reading
Interesting phenomenon
Normally, even though hot air (at equal pressure) is less dense than cool air, density decreases with height in the atmosphere due to the decrease in pressure. When it doesn’t, it is called autoconvective, meaning it will constantly turn over … Continue reading
Heat wave update
Temperature Heat Index The heat wave continues, with temperatures running about 1 degree warmer than yesterday at this time. Most locations will see highs of 98 to 102 this afternoon, with dangerous heat index of 105 to 115. Eaker AFB … Continue reading
Heat wave continues – a small break east Alabama?
**Heat advisories or warnings in effect for all of Alabama** In the southeastern U. S. in the summertime, the sun is almost directly overhead and the days are long, so the incoming solar energy is usually bigger than the outgoing … Continue reading
Heat, thunderstorms update – 1219 pm
Temperatures have reached the lower to mid 90s, and with high humidity, the NWS has issued a heat advisory for most of Alabama (except the NE corner). The heat index is 102 at BHM, and above 105 in parts of … Continue reading
Dangerous heat wave possible
**HEAT INDEX 105 TO 110** Over the next 24 hours, the ridge of high pressure over the SE US will begin to move westward. The problem is, with the high pressure to our west, the flow will come out of the … Continue reading
Tropical storm Bonnie, heat continues
Tropical storm Bonnie is near Miami, Florida this morning, however it is not causing any significant weather due to its relatively low winds, especially over land. The highest gust I’ve seen is 52 mph, at an automated station off the … Continue reading
Heat
Temperatures are mainly in the mid 90s across Alabama early this afternoon, with heat index 100-105. Temperatures are 3-5 degrees hotter right near the ground (the lowest 1-2 ft.). A heat advisory remains in effect today and tomorrow. The ridge … Continue reading
Heat energy and safety
With temperatures in the mid to upper 90s the next three days, and humidity along with it, air conditioners will have to work very hard to keep your house cool. The humidity condenses in the air conditioner, releasing latent heat … Continue reading
