Widely scattered thunderstorms continued to develop across Alabama this afternoon, but they are not as numerous as they were yesterday at this time. Just before 2:00 p.m., some of the better showers and storms were.. * Over South Cherokee County … Continue reading →

Widely scattered thunderstorms were developing rather quickly early this afternoon. Probably the strongest one was NW of Arab in extreme North Alabama. NWS/Huntsville posted a Significant Weather Alert for Marshall County until 1:15. The strong storm was already crossing into … Continue reading →

We posted a long list of welcome rain reports last night. (Please scroll down to see those) Here we post a few additional reports that we either overlooked or did not have available last night. * From 33/40 WeatherWatcher Vic … Continue reading →

Here we go with a list of rain amounts through 7 o’clock this evening. The information is from 33/40 skywatchers, the NWS stations, the Alabama Power Network and individuals. Just before 8 o’clock tonight, the showers over West Alabama continued … Continue reading →

The showers and thunderstorms continue to wind down on Alabama’s west side. However, heavy rain continued over SW Choctaw County SW of Butler. This is in SW Alabama. Also there was a small but heavy shower still hanging out over … Continue reading →

Thunderstorms/heavy rain now diminished in the Tuscaloosa-Northport area but at 5:45 pm, most of the heavy rain was over on the west side of the state. Moderate to heavy showers continuing down across Pickens and Greene County. Very heavy rain … Continue reading →

Bud Bean, the ABC 33/40 Skywatcher for Northport reports 1.21 inches of rain at 4:39 pm with heavy rain still in progress. UPDATE ON NORTHPORT RAIN: As of 5:05 pm, 1.71 inches! In West Alabama, heavy rain extends from the … Continue reading →

Remember, the thunderstorms we are having this afternoon are “pulse type” which means that can grow strong quickly, only to diminish in a little while. Often another storm will form nearby and take over as the strongest storm. Bottom line, … Continue reading →

They are scattered around the Alabama countryside this afternoon and, because they are slow movers, some communities are getting a lot of rain, while others nearby cannot buy an inch of rain. One small, but heavy, thunderstorm lollygagged in the … Continue reading →

NWS/Birmingham has issued a Significant Weather Alert until 2:15 for Winston County. This means that there can be some strong gusty winds, dangerous lightning and even some hail. The main part of the thunderstorm was over the central part of … Continue reading →