Author Archives: J.B. Elliott
JB’S JOURNAL
Well, well, I am finally getting around to starting this little project that I had promised months and months ago. Bill Murray has been after me lately to get it underway. This feature will not be every day and I … Continue reading
Early Afternoon Weather Notes
12:45 PM NOTES: …rain increasing across Alabama and Mississippi again …Moderate rain now between Birmingham and Montgomery and also all across Central Mississippi …that is one reason the National Weather Service/Birmingham extended the Flash Flood Watch through tomorrow …no severe … Continue reading
No Freezing Rain Today! . . .
. . .at least not in Alabama. Lots of wintry weather over the Northern USA but lets enjoy our weather a bit with this list of official noon temperatures here in Alabama: …49 in Haleyville …48 Gadsden …57 Tuscaloosa …54 … Continue reading
Mid Afternoon Spot Reports From Snowy Northeast
Yes, another coastal Nor’Easter only a week after Hurricane Sandy that played havoc in the area only a week ago. These reports are from official weather reporting stations as of mid-afternoon: Central Park, NY…temperature 34, wind chill 23, visibility 1/4 … Continue reading
Big Apple in Trouble Again–Another Coastal Storm
Not as bad as Hurricane Sandy but still troublesome. The mayor of NYC has ordered parks, playgrounds and beach areas closed in anticipation of the second coastal storm which is already getting underway. He also asks people who are hanging … Continue reading
A Few Spot Reports From a Very Mean Sandy
…16 foot waves at the entrance to New York Harbor …Data Buoy, south of Fire Island, 20 foot waves every 12 seconds, wind gusts 58 mph …Boston Airport, gusts to 46 mph …Newark gusts to 49 mph. I believe if … Continue reading
Hurricane Sandy Early on this Sunday Morning
Hurricane Sandy at 5 o’clock this morning was centered near 31.9 North and 73.3 West with sustained winds of 65 knots (76 mph) and gusts of 80 knots (115 mph) The solid cloud shield is now not that far offshore … Continue reading
Our Coolest Morning So Far?
Seems like it is but not 100% sure yet. The list below is early reports from official reporting stations. Hope to get some reports from 33/40 Skywatchers later. Unable to tap into that link on my ailing Apple Computer. So … Continue reading
Extra Time For Morning Rush Hour
The fog is not everywhere, it is patchy, meaning that you will suddenly run into areas of very poor visibility. Most of the fog will be outta here by around 9 am. Here are a few visibility reports from official … Continue reading
Alabama Weather at 4 am Monday
Did a 4 am update via KISS-FM. No watches or warnings in Alabama at the moment. The last Tornado Watch expired at 2 AM and was not extended. Some fairly strong storms now in Central Alabama but the west side … Continue reading
