Author Archives: Brian Peters
Tropical Storm Warnings East Alabama
Irma continues to be the focus for weather over the next three days as it moves steadily northward eventually moving across the northern half of Alabama Tuesday. A tropical storm warning was issued for most of eastern Alabama east of Interstate 65. Rainfall of 1 to 5 inches will occur over the next three days with the heaviest amounts, 3 to 5 inches, over the eastern half of Alabama. Continue reading
Good Weather Here; Cat 4 Irma Approaching SW Florida
Another fine day in store for Central Alabama with highs climbing into the lower and middle 80s. We stay dry Sunday and Monday, but the future track of Hurricane Irma is likely to bring rain to the northern half of the state late Monday and into Tuesday along with breezy conditions. Continue reading
WeatherBrains 607: Kevin is Half Dressed!
In this episode of WeatherBrains, the gang talks with Mike Gerber from the NWS who delves into the details to the WEA messages (wireless emergency alerts). We also talk with the guys who launched a weather balloon into the eye wall of Harvey. Continue reading
Dry Conditions Today and Labor Day
The dry weather continues for your Labor Day weekend with another great day today. Highs will climb into the middle 80s today and warm a bit for Monday as highs approach the 90-degree mark. Rain and storms will be possible late Tuesday into early Wednesday. Continue reading
Lovely Labor Day Weekend Weather
Looking very nice for your Labor Day weekend as the weather stays dry with a gradual warming trend. Highs will reach the lower to middle 80s today and push close to 90 degrees by Monday. Continue reading
WeatherBrains 606: Unshaven in my Gym Shorts
The WeatherBrains gang talks with Bill Read, former NHC Director, from his home in Houston, TX, as the water laps ever closer to his home discussing the events of Harvey. Continue reading
Another Dry One While Harvey Soaks SE Texas
Clouds will once again limit our highs today with most locations reaching the middle and upper 80s. Moisture levels continue to rise into the middle of next week with better rain chances coming Wednesday and Thursday. Continue reading
Clouds but Dry for the Weekend
Dry air aloft will help to keep us dry for the weekend, though cloudiness blowing off from Harvey in Southeast Texas will keep the sky cloudy. Temperatures will remain below seasonal values with highs for the weekend in the middle and upper 80s. Continue reading
WeatherBrains 605: Ode to a Saltine Cracker
In this episode of WeatherBrains, the gang talks all about the eclipse and we have a very special guest, the former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Craig Fugate. Continue reading
Dry Today and Monday
The weather is expected to remain pretty warm but dry today and Monday. Eclipse viewing for Central Alabama looks pretty good, but remember to have the proper protective eye wear if you plan to view it. Highs today and Monday will be in the middle 90s. Continue reading
