Author Archives: David Black
ISS To Fly Over Early This Evening
The International Space Station makes a pass over Birmingham early this evening, and a combination of factors suggest we’ll have a great chance to see this marvel of technology. The ISS is scheduled to approach from the west-southwest and, at … Continue reading
One Way To Enjoy A Beautiful Alabama Day
Okay, so I’m guilty. I took about half an hour to play hooky while working in Shelby county this afternoon. It all started when I looked up and saw a glider, gracefully and elegantly sailing along, with central Alabama’s gorgeous … Continue reading
A Costly Cold Weather Hazard
My wife and I are real estate Agents here in Shelby Co. and had an incident happen today that reminds of the problems you can get hit with in the current cold wave if you’re not careful. We were having … Continue reading
JB Elliott Alabama Weather Update (11:20am)
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A Change In Thinking…
People who live in north Alabama’s Lawrence County spent the weekend cleaning up in the wake of last week’s killer tornado … and it appears that many folks are experiencing a change in thinking about severe weather. Rex Free is … Continue reading
More Lawrence Co. Tornado Damage
Here are some more photos of the damage from the 2/5/08 tornado that plowed across Lawrence Co. in north Alabama. All photos were taken by Rex Free, a resident of Moulton, who says the tornado missed his home by about … Continue reading
Chilean Earthquake Shakes Dad Out of Bed
Imagine taking a nap in a heavy, king sized bed, only to suddenly find the bed swaying back and forth. Dreaming? Nope. David Black, my father, says he experienced that very sensation during the second of two earthquakes that struck … Continue reading
Dry ‘Bama’s Not Alone…
Those of us living in Alabama aren’t the only folks wishing for rain. Check out these shots I took around North Carolina’s Fontana Lake and Dam, over the weekend: Although the water level in Fontana Reservior can vary by around … Continue reading
Pounding The Weather Channel
You may or may not recognize his name, but John Coleman, the first weather anchor for ABC’s Good Morning America, is considered the father of The Weather Channel. Despite people telling him he was nuts for having the idea, Coleman … Continue reading
WeatherBrains 80: “Crying Wolf”
Howdy, folks! Look out — we’ve turned another Episode loose … check it out! WeatherBrains Episode 80 is now online (August 6, 2007). The netcast audio program for people who love weather can be found at www.weatherbrains.com. In this week’s … Continue reading
