Author Archives: Brian Peters
Showers Sticking with Us
A few showers and storms will affect the area today through the Fourth of July with a lull on Wednesday. But don’t worry, outdoor activities today and tomorrow won’t be washed out by the weather. Continue reading
Shower, Showers, Showers
The weather pattern keeps Alabama and the Southeast US in a somewhat unsettled pattern with a moisture-rich air mass contributing to shower production during afternoon heat. A cluster of storms moving across southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana this morning may hold together to bring some heavy rain to parts of Central Alabama later today. Continue reading
Weather Remains Unsettled
A flash flood watch is in effect today from Birmingham northeastward into the northwest corner of Georgia. Afternoon heating will play a big role in generating showers and thunderstorms along with boundaries in place from a large thunderstorm complex over southern Arkansas. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging wind the most likely occurrence. Continue reading
WeatherBrains 597: They’re Like Roaches
WeatherBrains talks with professional photographer Mike Olbinski about shooting weather to get great images. Continue reading
Drier Air Arriving This Afternoon
Moisture remains this morning at the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere over the Southeast US, so you can expect to see some patchy light rain and sprinkles. Drier air arrive this afternoon, so the first half of the week ahead looks to be very nice as temperatures stay slightly below the 30-year averages for late June. Continue reading
Fairfield Tornado an EF-1
The tornado that occurred in Fairfield on June 22, 2017, was initially considered to be an EF-2, however, with additional survey work performed today, the NWS has decided a high-end EF-1 rating is more appropriate. See the details of their reasoning here. Continue reading
One More Wet One!!
More rain fell overnight across parts of the area and additional rain is possible today before a front moves through later today. Continue reading
Uncertainty Abounds
There is no lack of uncertainty in what the weather will do over the next week in Central Alabama. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are forecast today as a cold front sags into the area and begins to wash out. Meanwhile, a weak tropical system that is expected to become better organized as it moves into the Gulf will help to determine just how wet the rest of the week will be. Continue reading
Complex Pattern for Week Ahead
Complexity fills the forecast for the next week for Alabama with a cold front on Monday and the potential for a tropical system by midweek. Take a look a the Weather Xtreme Video for a complete look at all the various possibilities in our weather ahead. Continue reading
Showers, Showers, and Showers
The weekend and next week will be fairly typical with a mixture of some sunshine along with daily chances for showers and storms. Chances for rain go up on Monday, but we’re also going to have to deal with the potential for a tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico. Continue reading
