Author Archives: J.B. Elliott

Cancellation Walker and Winston

Posted on May 13, 2011 by J.B. Elliott

New warning for Jefferson and Tuscaloosa County until 11:30

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A Report From the Public, Walker County

Posted on May 13, 2011 by J.B. Elliott

Zachary in Blackwater Macedonia says: May 13, 2011 at 10:04 am Goodness. Extremely strong winds (50-60mph), hail to above dime-sized, and blinding rain north of Jasper. WARNING EXTENDED: The NWS, Birmingham at 10:12 am, extended the Severe Thunderstorm Warning for … Continue reading →

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Walker County Hail Report

Posted on May 13, 2011 by J.B. Elliott

* Public reported hail the size of quarters (1 inch diameter) at 9:43 am near Highway 118 and Interstate 22 just east of Carbon Hill. NWS, Huntsville has issued a Significant Weather Advisory for Cullman County until 10:30. This is … Continue reading →

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!0 am Followup, Walker/Winston Warning

Posted on May 13, 2011 by J.B. Elliott

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 954 AM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011 WALKER AL-WINSTON AL- 954 AM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011 …A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH CENTRAL WINSTON AND NORTH CENTRAL WALKER … Continue reading →

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Statement, NWS, Birmingham

Posted on May 13, 2011 by J.B. Elliott

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 901 AM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011 ALZ013-131445- FAYETTE AL- 901 AM CDT FRI MAY 13 2011 …SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN FAYETTE COUNTY UNTIL 945 AM CDT… AT 856 AM CDT…THE … Continue reading →

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9 am Alabama Followup

Posted on May 13, 2011 by J.B. Elliott

More thunderstorms moving into NW Alabama at 9 am. * Several strong storms with lots of lightning and locally heavy rain now over Lamar County and Extreme NW Pickens County. in West Alabama. * Approaching Fayette County. * Storms with … Continue reading →

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Alabama Update at 8:30 am

Posted on May 13, 2011 by J.B. Elliott

Early today, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) expanded the slight risk for today and tonight to include all of Alabama except the SE corner of the state around Dothan. At 8:30 am, a few thunderstorms were entering Extreme NW Alabama … Continue reading →

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Mid Summer-like Heat

Posted on May 10, 2011 by J.B. Elliott

Not everywhere, of course, but there were several places in Southeast Alabama that experienced highs this afternoon more akin to July. Here is a roundup of official highs this afternoon going from the “coolest” to the hottest: 88 Haleyville and … Continue reading →

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Note About NOAA Weather Radio

Posted on May 10, 2011 by J.B. Elliott

From John deBlock, NWS, Birmingham Folks, We’ve been getting a number of calls/concerns from NWR users whose weather radios are “complaining” on the digital readout to “check signal”. This is likely due the fact that a test was not done … Continue reading →

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Extra Drive Time Needed

Posted on May 4, 2011 by J.B. Elliott

NWS has posted a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 o’clock this morning so you may need to allow some extra driving time on the way to work (or going anywhere) The fog is not everywhere, it is patchy, however it … Continue reading →

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