Author Archives: J.B. Elliott

A Sigh of Relief

NOTE: Be sure and scroll down and see the blog post by James Spann about this morning’s TV coverage. I have known James seemingly as far back as before the first sprig of kudzu was introduced to Alabama. I could … Continue reading →

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8:30 am Quick Look

Showers and storms now way down in SE Alabama with the strongest ones over South Barbour County. Colder air overspreading the north and central portions. Widespread reports of wind damage and, unfortunately, a fatality at Leeds. Lots of rain with … Continue reading →

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Another Tornado Warning

NOTE: See the full text of the Montgomery warning below. However, in addition to that, NWS continues a Tornado Warning for SE Lowdnes County until 7 am BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 642 … Continue reading →

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Late News

* NWS issues a Tornado Warning for Lowndes County until 7:00 a.m. * 33/40 skywatcher, Mike Callaway in Weaver, reports a revised wind gust of 70 mph at 4:22. * In Leeds at the east edge of Jefferson County, the … Continue reading →

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More Notes at 6:25 am

* NWS cancelles Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dallas County * NWS continues Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6:45 for: Autauga Elmore Lowdnes Montgomery TEMPERATURE PROFILE These 6 am temperatures going from here in Alabama northwestward into the colder air: 69 Montgomery … Continue reading →

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6:15 am Position Report

This is where the main line of big boomers was at 6:15, describing it starting on the west side of the state and going NE and East Washington County near Chatom Wilcox Autauga Coosa Tallapoosa Chambers Storms moving east and … Continue reading →

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Miscellaneous Notes

NWS extends the expiration time of the Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7:00 a.m. for these counties: Autauga Chilton Dallas Lowndes Marengo Perry They have also extended the expiration time for the newest Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11:00 a.m. for these … Continue reading →

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5:20 am in Alabama

Still very stormy in spots. Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Marengo County until 5:45 Warning for Choctaw, North Clarke, North Washington Counties until 5:45 POSITION REPORT Main line of thunderstorms at 5:20 extended all the way across the state from Choctaw … Continue reading →

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Stay Alert

If you are in the East Alabama Counties of: Cleburne Randolph South Clay Tallapoosa Severe Thunderstorm Warning for those areas The dangerous line of thunderstorms yet to move through your area. New Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of East Alabama … Continue reading →

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Spot Reports

* Gust to 67 mph at the Downtown Skycam atop the Daniel Building when the line of storms moved through * 3/4 inch diameter hail at Leeds at 4 am * 4 am, wind damage, Leeds on Belmont Road. Also … Continue reading →

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