Author Archives: J.B. Elliott
Tornado Watch Likely West of Ala.
MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 2088 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 0102 PM CST MON NOV 29 2010 AREAS AFFECTED…SERN TX…LA…WRN MS…SERN AR CONCERNING…SEVERE POTENTIAL…TORNADO WATCH LIKELY VALID 291902Z – 292000Z ISOLATED STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS ARE LIKELY TO DEVELOP LATER THIS … Continue reading
Weather by the Numbers–Very Short
This is a short one and addresses almost entirely the statewide rain deficit in Alabama. These numbers are entirely the deficit for 2010 as of today: Huntsville 11.47 inches Muscle Shoals 10.10 Anniston 8.21 Montgomery 13.42 Auburn 15.00 (estimated. They … Continue reading
8:30 am General Update
Much of Alabama has received rain overnight and early this morning. Since almost all of the state is still showing a deficit, we post these amounts. (Unable to access the 33/40 Skywatchers Network) 0.76 West Trussville (near downtown) 1.35 Decatur … Continue reading
Quick, Short Update For Shoppers
A wide band of rain continues pushing east and SE very early on this Friday morning. At 6 am, rain has ended over Extreme NW Alabama. Still looks like there is a good chance that the rain will end in … Continue reading
Late Night Update–10:45 Report
The much anticipated cold front continued to push into North Alabama late tonight. At 10:45 pm, the front seemed to be about 25 miles NW of Birmingham. It has already passed Columbus, Miss., as well as Florence, Huntsville and Decatur. … Continue reading
Alabama Just Before 8 pm
The leading edge of a broad band of showers (and the cold front) had edged into Extreme Northwest Alabama. The leading edge extrends from North Marion County across North Lawrence County. There is no lightning indicated. In fact the lightning … Continue reading
As Autumn Fades
Autumn is my favorite season of the year and I spend a lot of time looking at the great scenery especially along the one-half mile walking track that goes all the way around our community. This giant tree was still … Continue reading
Late Afternoon in Alabama–4:45 Report
Main showers in Alabama late this afternoon were over the West Central part of the state. At 4:45 pm, that cluster of showers extended from the west haklf of Tuscaloosa southward along the Greene-Hale County line to near Livingston in … Continue reading
Early Look For Early Risers
No showers or thunderstorms in Alabama very early on this Thanksgiving Day. Nearest was a line of showers and some thunderstorms over Northwest Arkansas. High temperatures today will be in the 70s–perfect for outdoor activities. The 6 am temperature at … Continue reading
Alabama This Evening–9 pm Report
Low clouds and poor visibility beginning to settle in across parts of Alabama this evening. Hourly observations from the airports reveal this: Birmingham…overcast at 400 feet Alexander City…visibility 3/4 mile fog and ceiling only 100 feet Montgomery/Dannelly Field…light drizzle, visibility … Continue reading
