Author Archives: J.B. Elliott
West Alabama Showers (10:30)
The small cluster of heavy showers that developed over West Central Alabama earlier today is still there. Only thing, the showers have spread out over a larger area. At 10:30, the heavier showers were over SW Hale County and SE … Continue reading
Thunderstorms Rolling In
At 9:15 tonight, a large batch of thunderstorms was rolling into the greater Birmingham area from the NE. The thunderstorms have already spread into NE and East Jefferson County and NE Shelby County. They were producing very dangerous lightning, strong … Continue reading
5:15 pm Update–Greater Birminghm
Late this afternoon, thunderstorms were widely separated over the north half of the state. By far, the stronger and more numerous storms were over the south hflf of the state. In the Greater Birmingham area there were a few in … Continue reading
Storms Stronger at 3:30 pm
Thunderstorms ac ross North Alabama were widely spaced this afternoon but some nice ones were in progress. (We call all thunderstorms nice during a severe drought and consider them our friends) Probably the better North Alabama storms were over marshall … Continue reading
Thunderstorms Developing
Scattered thunderstorms were developing rather quickly this afternoon and some of them have become rather strong already. NWS issued a Significant Weather Alert for Shelby and Talladega County until 2:30 pm because of thunderstorms developing rapidly near Childersburg. Moving south … Continue reading
UAB at Michigan State
Could not ask for better weather in East Lansing Saturday for the UAB-Michigan State game. Sunny weather with low humidity. About 75 degrees for the 11 am (CDT) kickoff with the temperature peaking around 80 during the game. For the … Continue reading
Late Night Final
This will probably be our final update for tonight unless there is regeneration. At 10:30 pm, only scattered light rain is hanging in there. Lightning detection equipment shows that the electrical activity has ceased. A few final notes about the … Continue reading
Storms Gradually Fading
Rain and storms continued across Central Alabama tonight but the coverage and intensity was gradually going downhill. Just before 9 o’clock, an almost steady rain continued in the general areas bounded by Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Clanton. This included some lingering … Continue reading
Alabama at 7:10 pm
Strongest thunderstorms in Alabama at 7:10 pm were here: * Tuscaloosa County in West Alabama * Coosa and SE Chilton County in Central Alabama Besides all that rain is still rather widespread over a bif part of Central Alabama. However, … Continue reading
Interesting Report From Pelham
This email to James Spann late this afternoon. This occurred last night and early today: Sorry I am a little late with this info but I am just getting home. I am the supervisor for Pelham Parks and Recreation. In … Continue reading
