Author Archives: J.B. Elliott
Late Afternoon in Alabama
Thunderstorms have continued to increase in number across Alabama this afternoon. By 5 pm, they were occurring in all sections of the state. Probably the most impressive group of storms was a west to east line of storms across the … Continue reading
Storms Forming Quickly
Like yesterday, when the thunderstorms started forming, they did it quickly. These notes just before 1 pm: * Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Chilton and Autauga County until 1:15 pm * Strong storms scattered over Marion, Fayette and Winston County … Continue reading
All is Well at High Noon
Well, mostly. We do note about three small isolated storms that have formed. However, the atmosphere draping Alabama is loaded with moisture and the air is a bit nervous. Bottom line…expect some more very unfriendly thunderstorms as the afternoon goes … Continue reading
A Wild Afternoon/Evening
But relax. All the big action is over. Main thunderstorms at 8 o’clock tonight tonight had pushed all the way into South Alabama–some 50 miles or more south of Montgomery. Even way down there, the storms are a lot weaker. … Continue reading
Thunderstorms on the Move
Thunderstorms were slower about developing across Alabama today as compared to recent days.However, once they got started they multiplied rather quickly. At 2pm, most of the storms were over the north half of Alabama. Some were strong enough to have … Continue reading
The Busy, Busy Ole Thermometer
A look at some high temperatures today: ALABAMA 90 Black Creek 92 Anniston 95 Auburn 97 Birmingham 96 Decatur and Calera 98 Montgomery 98 Huntsville with 0.48 rain 99 Northport, Jasper and Muscle Shoals 92 Scottsboro with 1.14 inches of … Continue reading
Evening Update–8:45 pm in Alabama
From about Tuscaloosa and Birmingham northward, few if any storms still roaming the countryside. All is well. The big show has shifted southward into West Central Alabama. Strong storms were in progress from about Demopolis and Camden northward into Pickens … Continue reading
Early Evening Rumble of Thunder
This is where the main thunderstorms are early this evening. Remember, these positions will change fairly soon because the storms are moving steadily toward the sw First this note: * NWS has posted a Special Weather Statement for storms in … Continue reading
Late Afternoon Alabama Storms
They have increased in intensity somewhat late this afternoon but still not real numerous. Here are the main ones as of 5:25 pm. * NWS in Huntsville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for SE Limestone and NW Morgan County … Continue reading
A Few Notes from Far and Wide
Sort of a Weather By The Numbers (but not quite) * Strongest thunderstorms in Alabama at 3:45 were over Dekalb, Marshall and NW Walker County * 2 to 4 inches of rain estimated in Dekalb County (NE Alabama) in an … Continue reading
