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1230 pm update
Very complex weather situation over the entire eastern part of the country today, with powerful storm system coming out of Plains states, and some possible interaction with Gulf disturbance causing flooding and some tornadoes along the Gulf Coast. Around here, … Continue reading
Severe Weather
Earlier severe storms in MS really weakened as they moved into the more stable air in Alabama late last night (dewpoints low 70s there, mid 60s here). However, a few warnings have been required with the latest area of storms … Continue reading
The Jet Stream, Time of Year, and Weather
The “jet stream” has been discussed for years as an important aspect of the weather, especially in mid-latitudes (like the contiguous U.S.). The jet stream is best described as the dividing zone between cold air to the north and warm … Continue reading
Severe Weather Thursday?
After a long period of tranquil, dry weather, the weather will become very active over the next 2 weeks, as atmospheric cooling, especially at high latitudes, is associated with the jet stream moving south (more on that in another blog … Continue reading
Ahh. Nice stuff!
The cooler air has already started moving in, slowly, with temperatures early this morning in the lower 60s in Birmingham, with 50s in the Tennessee Valley! We’ll make it into the lower 80s today, just above the normal (upper 70s), … Continue reading
Much cooler air finally!
OK, Brian Peters (born in New Hampshire) doesn’t think it’s going to be “cold” later this week. I think some of us will disagree at High School football games Friday evening! Just kidding, Brian! A cold front comes through here … Continue reading
My forecast bust, but cooler air still on the way
In the world of meteorologists…a “forecast bust” is when one misses the forecast by a large margin. This is not a term that I, nor even J.B., made up. It has been in refereed journal articles, NWS notes, numerous forecast … Continue reading
Atmospheric waves on camera!
At UAH, I do a lot of research on atmospheric gravity waves, and how they affect tornadoes, and our weather in general. Some very interesting waves occurred yesterday near Des Moines, Iowa, captured brilliantly on Doppler radar and on 3 … Continue reading
Cold air still possible soon!
OK, I know I may be getting my hopes up here, but 4 consecutive 00Z/12Z runs of the GFS have been consistent in showing the cold front developing in the west late this week actually making it into Alabama by … Continue reading
Cold air possible soon!
OK, I know I’m changing gears from the more immediate interest in the tropics this week, and looking a long way out (one week), but I see some consistency in at least two consecutive runs of the GFS that interests … Continue reading
