Author Archives: Brian Peters
Additional Notes on Today’s Weather
An important part of the forecast is looking at the latest data, especially the latest upper air sounding. The NWS at the Shelby County Airport launches a balloon for the 12Z observation around 6:00 am. The balloon takes about two … Continue reading
Storms Possible Again Today
*** No Weather Xtreme Video this morning due to operational weather support for the Sloss Music and Arts Festival *** Most of Alabama is waking up to clear skies this morning, but the exception is across the northern third of … Continue reading
WeatherBrains 547:
WeatherBrains Episode 547 is now online (July 11, 2016). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you! Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain is the Director of the Oklahoma Climatological Survey, Dr. Kevin Kloesel. He is also … Continue reading
More Storms Today and Monday
The weather is expected to remain somewhat stormy across Central Alabama again today and Monday. But as I saw yesterday, even though the storms were fairly numerous, not everyone will get rain. I saw storms come very close to my … Continue reading
Afternoon Update – Storms Here and There
Thunderstorms have erupted in the afternoon (or late morning for some) heat with a few of these thunderstorms placed within severe thunderstorm warnings. SPC has actually shifted the marginal risk for severe storms slightly south of the original issuance earlier … Continue reading
Weekend Stormy with Relief from Heat
The weekend across Central Alabama is looking somewhat stormy which could bring some relief from the heat. Birmingham has seen highs of 90 degrees or higher for the last 10 days and our overnight lows have been in the upper … Continue reading
WeatherBrains 546: Flooding Events in WV
WeatherBrains Episode 546 is now online (July 5, 2016). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you! Tonight’s first Guest WeatherBrain is a show alum, having appeared on show number 223 on May 4, … Continue reading
Heat Continues
We’re not looking for much relief from the heat for a couple of days with a surface high pressure system over the eastern third of the Nation, so highs will be in the middle and upper 90s today and Monday. … Continue reading
Hot Weekend for Alabama
It’s July 4th weekend, and hot weather is what we typically expect to see, so there is no surprise that this is what you will see. A few clouds were detected in the satellite view of the Southeast, but there … Continue reading
WeatherBrains 545: Longhorn in the Office
WeatherBrains Episode 545 is now online (June 27, 2016). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you! Our first Guest WeatherBrains is James Hocker, OK-First Program Manager. In this capacity, James serves as a … Continue reading
