Author Archives: J.B. Elliott
Early Afternoon in Alabama–1:20 Report
Isolated showers were developing over NE Alabama early this afternoon. Most were light to moderate. However a heavy shower was in progress over NW Etowah County NW of Gadsden and Attalla. This one may grow into a thunderstorm shortly. Development … Continue reading
Near the Midnight Hour
As we get closer to midnight, thunderstorms across Alabama had greatly weakened. However, they were still fairly strong over the Extreme NW. They were moving east. Lots of communities received heavy amounts of rain. We will probably post a list … Continue reading
Late Night in Alabama–10:40 Report
The strongest thunderstorms in Alabama late tonight were up over the NW part of the state. A line of thunderstorms was moving ENE and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning continued until at least 11 pm for Colbert, Lauderdale and Lawrence County. … Continue reading
8:25 pm Quick Look
* Several thunderstorms developed over East and NE Jefferson County in the Greater Birmingham area. Moving NE toward Argo, Springville and into West St. Clair County. * In North Central Alabama, big thunderstorms continue from East Winston County, eastward across … Continue reading
More Notes . . .
* Flash Flood Warning for Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan County until 9 pm. Very heavy rain from north of Moulton to east of Decatur. Additional 1 to 2 inches of rain possible. * Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Winston … Continue reading
Winston County Warning
First, a late report: * Several trees down in Double Springs in Central Winston County reported by Winston County EMA. BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 653 PM CDT WED MAY 27 2009 … Continue reading
Notes . . .
* Significant Weather Alert Cullman County until 7:30 * Marble size hail (1/2 inch in diameter) at Linden/Marengo County at 6:35 pm * Police in Decatur report wind damage at 6:35 pm. Power lines down in the city. Also police … Continue reading
Winston County Warning
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 616 PM CDT WED MAY 27 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR… WINSTON COUNTY IN NORTHWEST ALABAMA… THIS … Continue reading
Flood Report
At 5:30 this afternoon, officials in Sumter County reported that the intersection of County Roads 20 and 39 was washed out due to heavy rain. This is in Extreme West Alabama.
Flash Flood Warning
NOTE: In addition, NWS issued an Areal Flood Advisory for Marengo County until 9 tonight. This is mostly for small stream flooding and poor drainage areas. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING NWS/Huntsville just issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lawrence County until … Continue reading
