Author Archives: J.B. Elliott
Damage Reports
* Last evening, two tornadoes inside or near the city limits of Corpus Christi in South Texas. One has already been evaluated as an EF-1 and a NWS survey team will check more today. * Quarter size hail at Stuart, … Continue reading
Before The Light of Day
Rain was widespread across Alabama early on this Friday morning. At 3:50 am, about 90 percent of the state was getting rain and some of it was heavy. There were areas of heavy rain over the Northeast where a cluster … Continue reading
1st Hour of Friday
We are in the wee morning hours of Friday and the weather is becoming more active across Alabama and the Deep South. Just before 1 am, thunderstorms were increasing across South Mississippi and South Alabama. Many of the storms were … Continue reading
From The Forecast Desk
The 00Z GFS is in, and it is in line with our ongoing forecast, which mentions a dusting for Birmingham and Anniston, and 1 to 2 inches for the northeast corner of the state, mainly high elevations in Jackson, Madison, … Continue reading
Evening Update
Some very strong thunderstorms off the Texas Coast. They extend from Galveston southwestward over open water. Other thunderstorms were over the open waters of the North Gulf of Mexico. A warm front was positioned west to east and moving northward. … Continue reading
Wintry Spot Reports…
Including 5 o’clock reports: DALLAS-FORT WORTH 35 rain/snow mix, north 18 mph. Additional 4 inch snow accumulation expected tonight. Some places in North Central Texas already with as much as 9 inches on the ground. FAYETTEVILLE Home of the University … Continue reading
Power Out
Major power outage involving 28,000 from parts of St. Clair County westward to Clay-Chalkville and Center Point. My power in NE TRussville back on but internet service not available until a minute or so ago. Afternoon 7-day discussion and weather … Continue reading
Early Afternoon Update
A winter storm is developing over the South/Central U.S. that will eventually affect a wide area. The low-pressure area at the surface is just now developing and its future track will depend greatly on who gets snow and how much. … Continue reading
Travel Issues Yes or No
A city-by-city look at potential travel problems or no travel problems: MEMPHIS Winter Storm Watch Friday through Friday evening. Rain tonight becoming heavy after midnight as temperatures fall through the 30s and north winds gust to 30 mph at times. … Continue reading
NWS Storm Survey
PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 1235 PM CST TUE MAR 4 2008 ..NWS STORM SURVEY TEAMS FIND TWO EF1 TORNADOES ..GREENE COUNTY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS SURVEYING STORM DAMAGE IN THE TOWN OF EUTAW FOUND A TORNADO … Continue reading
