Author Archives: J.B. Elliott
Alabama at Mid-afternoon
Scattered thunderstorms were developing this afternoon but almost all of them were over the southern part of the state. Even there the coverage was not extensive.There were very few showers or storms across North Alabama. Several moderate to strong storms … Continue reading
The Love of a “Rescue” Dog–Sarah
When James Spann established this 33/40 Weather Blog a number of years ago, he included a category, “Miss Molly” so I could occasionally post stories of my little 9-pound pal. I certainly have not abused it. This story is not … Continue reading
Parade of Raindrops
I am beginning to wonder if you really want a long list of rain amounts like this. Maybe you would just like to have the heaviest amounts. Anyway, here we go with a comprehensive list of rain reports around the … Continue reading
Late Morning in Alabama
Most of the heavier rain has shifted southward into the south half of the state. Most was along or south of the Montgomery-Marion-Greensboro line and still moving generally southward. Meanwhile, we turn our wary eyes back to the NW where … Continue reading
The Long Thunderstorm Train
They come at us in clusters or groups. They pester us and then move on. No sooner are they gone, we look back to the NW and here comes another batch. This morning: GROUP NO.ONE: nOW OVER Central and East … Continue reading
3:20 am Position Report
At 3:20 a.m., here is the leading edge of that line of very strong thunderstorms that has been pestering most of North and Central Alabama all night. These are the same thunderstorms that were up in South Tennessee late Sunday … Continue reading
Special Weather Statement
First a quick note: Terry Sasser in Gardendale reports heavy rain and lightning with gusts top 30 mph> —————————————————————————- SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 225 AM CDT MON JUL 13 2009 ALZ015-024-025-130815- JEFFERSON-SHELBY-WALKER- 225 AM CDT MON … Continue reading
2:15 am in Alabama
That line of intense thunderstorms, overdosed with lightning, continues to march steadily southward. At 2:15 am, the leading edge was from near Jasper to just north of Birmingham, then across North Talladega County into Calhoun and Cleburne County. Pouring rain … Continue reading
Flash Flood Warning
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED FLASH FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 138 AM CDT MON JUL 13 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR… BLOUNT COUNTY IN CENTRAL ALABAMA… NORTHERN … Continue reading
Warning: St. Clair/Etowah/Calhoun
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 127 AM CDT MON JUL 13 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR… NORTHEASTERN ST. CLAIR COUNTY IN CENTRAL … Continue reading
