Rain was spreading back northward tonight and getting into North Alabama where there had been several hours break from the rain. At 9:30 tonight, it was raining over almost all of the state except parts of the Tennessee Valley and … Continue reading →

As 6 o’clock approached, almost no rain was indicated north of the Tuscaloosa/Birmingham/Gadsden line. Southeast of that line, rain was rather extensive all the way down to the Mobile area and into the SE part of the state. This included … Continue reading →

Most of the rain at mid afternoon had shifted into Central and South Alabama. Most of the significant rain was generally bounded by Montgomery, Mobile and Dothan. Even a few fresh lightning strokes over Extreme SW Alabama. There was also … Continue reading →

FROM ABC 33/40 SKYWATCHERS 0.40 Concord/Hueytown 1.82 Fayette 0.85 Coker 0.58 Marion 0.91 Noccalula Falls 0.12 Muscadine 0.81 Coker 1.55 NorthFork ALL OTHER SOURCES 0.53 Roebuck, NE Birmingham 0.10 Anniston Airport 0.49 Birmingham Airport 0.13 Shelby County Airport 1.41 Decatur … Continue reading →

I have been getting up early seemingly since just before I was born. I like the very early mornings… But this morning, helping Bill do some posting. He and his family on a break driving all the way to Orlando … Continue reading →

5:45 PM UPDATE: Still a big contrast across Alabama late on this Friday afternoon. It was a chilly 43 with heavy rain in Haleyville, NW Alabama to a warm 81 at Dothan, SE Alabama. Rain continues widespread, almost all of … Continue reading →

Radar around 1:35 this afternoon showed rain mainly over the north third of Alabama. Generally along a Tuscaloosa to Birmingham line north and northeastward. Rain is moving more NE now than it was earlier. Moderate to heavy rain over parts … Continue reading →

At midday, it was cloudy with temperatures in the upper 40s across North/Central Alabama with intermittent light rain and brisk winds. If you are sleepy as you head for lunch, this outdoor briskness will bring you back to life. The … Continue reading →

If you have not done so already, scroll down for a lot more information about the Blizzard of ’93 in Alabama, including TV coverage and personal stories and still pictures. (I love still pictures so I can study them) I … Continue reading →

Late this morning, just before noon, some cold light rain had spread into Extreme NW Alabama where temperatures were in the cold upper 30s. Over in NE Alabama, it was warmer, in the lower 50s. Light sleet now being reported … Continue reading →