Author Archives: J.B. Elliott

Storms Refuse to go to Bed

…and that means I can’t either. At 2:40 am, numerous showers and storms continue to pound away early on this Wednesday morning across a broad part of Central Alabama. They extend all the way over into West Georgia and back … Continue reading →

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Lightning/Thunder in Middle of the Night

Showers and thunderstorms continue to favor Alabama very early on this dark Wednesday morning. The rumble of thunder is keeping some folks awake and, for sure, Little Miss Molly, my dog. She has made several round trips to hide under … Continue reading →

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Alabama Late Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms continue over a good part of Alabama late tonight, including some locally heavy rain. At 10:45 pm, the heavier rain was over Tuscaloosa and Jefferson County southward to Chilton County and into SE Alabama.. Widespread rain indicated … Continue reading →

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Early Evening in Alabama–6:55 Report

Showers over North and Central Alabama not quite as numerous as they were earlier this afternoon. However, just before 7 pm. most of the North Alabama showers were from Winston, Blount and Cullman County northeastward. Two typical rain amounts from … Continue reading →

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Big Storms Close to West Alabama

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS 224 PM CST TUE MAR 9 2010 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JACKSON HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR… SOUTHWESTERN KEMPER COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL … Continue reading →

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Alabama at High Noon

Showers were increasing over West and Central Alabama at high noon and they were all moving eastward…toward the ENE to be exact. Most of the showers were light but some heavier showers (moderate to heavy) were moving out of Marengo … Continue reading →

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As if on Signal–Spring & Tornadoes

Several reports of severe weather in Oklahoma yesterday including two or more tornadoes. Not major tornadoes although I know if even an EF0 hits your home, it is “major” A tornado touched down at 5:20 pm yesterday NW of Elk … Continue reading →

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Alabama at Mid-morning–9 am Report

Scattered showers continue spreading eastward across Alabama this morning. They were moving between east and northeast. The showers were light to moderate–no real downpours and no thunderstorms. The showers were grouped in several areas, such as: * Cullman and North … Continue reading →

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Run For Your Life–Kudzu Coming!

Too bad, Mr. Kudzu, that we cannot give you a speeding ticket. You seem to ignore all traffic regulations. You simply go wild during the spring and summer–taking over thousands of acres of additional countryside. Every time I drive across … Continue reading →

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The Tired Ole Thermometer Finally Scores!

…a touchdown at that! …or at least a field goal! …for sure, an extra point! The official Bimingham temperature has not been to 70 or higher since last year–last November 16 to be exact, when it reached 71. Until a … Continue reading →

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