Author Archives: J.B. Elliott
Update on Alabama Storms–6:20 am
A line of strong thunderstorms continues to progress eastward into West Alabama. At 6:20 am, the line was from west of Decatur southward to near Hackleburg, Haleyville, Vernon, Carrollton and Livingston. Another shorter line was entering West Hale and NW … Continue reading
Severe Weather Progress
Despite a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and later a Tornado Watch for part of Extreme East Texas and West and South Louisiana this afternoon, only two reports of severe weather so far as of 8 o’clock tonight: * 3/4 inch hail … Continue reading
The Beginning of Trouble
A low pressure area was developing over the Texas Panhandle today. That is just the beginning of a lot of weather troubles that will eventually affect a wide area. Of first importance is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch already in effect … Continue reading
Alabama Weather Settles Down
Most of the precipitation, consisting of light rain has shifted over into East Central and Southeast Alabama. Temperatures have actually warmed 4 to 5 degrees in the Tennessee Valley. Now 32 in Decatur and Huntsville and 34 in Muscle Shoals. … Continue reading
Early Afternoon in Alabama
Looking better. But still cold. Less freezing rain because the main area of rain has shifted over into East Alabama where the noon temperatures were 38 in Anniston and 37 in Alexander City. Coldest weather at mid-day was in the … Continue reading
A Few More Reports
* Ice patches on the Fieldstown Road exit off I-65 near Gardendale and furthern north toward the Morris exit. * Accident due to ice Bradford in North Jefferson County. * Plenty of reports of ice in trees and on vehicles … Continue reading
Late Morning in Alabama–11 o’clock
Still touch and go over a good part of North and Central Alabama about icing. The Winter Weather Advisory continues. Radar at 11 am, shows that one batch of precipitation is moving quickly east from the Birmingham area. Still some … Continue reading
Quotes from Blog Readers
Here is some useful information as posted in the comment section of the ABC 33/40 weather blog from our readers: * Don Strength in Randolph County (EMA guy and morning drive radio guy) JUST PEACHY HERE IN RANDOLPH COUNTY.. TEMP … Continue reading
Another Check on Our Great State
We want to say again that this is not a major icing event for Alabama and was never expected to be. The Winter Weather Advisory for almost the north half of Alabama goes until 6 pm mainly for an occasional … Continue reading
A Few More Reports
Just a few notes… * 28 degrees at Vinemont, in North Cullman County reported by Mike Wilhelm * Deck completely covere by ice at Smokerise near where Blount, Jefferson and Cullman County come together. Smokerise is in a higher terrain … Continue reading
