Showers and thunderstorms continue to increase and move eastward in a broad zone from NE Alabama southwestward into the west-central part of the state. They were moving generally toward the east. Some of the strongest storms and heavier rain was … Continue reading →

The NWS/Birmingham has issued a Significant Weather Alert for Jefferson County until 12:15. This is based on a thunderstorm in West Jefferson County 7 miles NW of McCalla. It was moving NE at 20. Winds could gust up to 45 … Continue reading →

A rather broad zone of scattered showers, and even a few thunderstorms, developed quickly late this morning. At 11:30 a.m., most of the showers extended from Sumter County in West Alabama northeast across Greene, Hail, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, … Continue reading →

Have you noticed how it feels outside this morning? There has been a distinct change in the atmosphere across Alabama in the last 36 hours. This morning you can really feel the moisture in the air. Dew points are all … Continue reading →

At 4:25 pm, a trained storm spotter reported some wind damage on U.S 280 in Shelby County just east of Harpersville: * Debris spotted in the highway * Trees and several power lines down.

NWS/Birmingham has issued a Significant Alert for Marengo and Sumter Counties in West Alabama until 4:45. This was because of a thunderstorm SW of the Jefferson community moving NE at 15. The storm may have some strong gusty winds as … Continue reading →

Widely separated showers continue across North-Central Alabama this afternoon, including a moderate to heavy shower over East Shelby County. Earlier this afternoon, a loud cheer went up from the 33/40 Studio in Riverchase when a quick shower produced 0.33 of … Continue reading →

Some widely scattered showers developed over North-Central Alabama this afternoon. At 1:45 p.m., they were few in number across Tuscaloosa, Bibb, Shelby, Jefferson, St. Clair, Walker and Blount Counties. They were moving toward the east. Down south, there were more … Continue reading →

* 17.26 inches is the 2007 Huntsville rain deficit as of today. They have only received 10.5 inches since New Year’s Day. Last year at this time, they had received 19.80 inches. * 101 was the high at Montgomery Airport … Continue reading →

Is this June or March? A powerful low pressure area was centered over Wyoming. It will move toward the NE. It, along with other things mixed in the weather pie, will trigger an outbreak of severe weather today especially in … Continue reading →