Author Archives: J.B. Elliott
Before Breakfast in Alabama
Quite a change in the weather across Alabama very early on this Friday morning as compared to yesterday morning when it seemed like it was raining over the whole world! The south to north “train of rain” that wet down … Continue reading
Alabama Weather Update at 5 am
Showers and some thunderstorms continued overnight but they went “downhill” (weakened) At 5 am only a few thunderstorms were still in progress in Central Alabama between Montgomery and Birmingham. However, almost no lightning. Over North Alabama, showers were more widespread … Continue reading
The Storm Prediction Center
They are based in Norman, Oklahoma and they are responsible for issuing all the severe thunderstorm and tornado watches or the entire USA. At this time, they have a slight risk for today for these areas: Iowa East Nebraska East … Continue reading
First Thing on Thursday Morning–2:55 am
Very quiet around Alabama at this very early hour. The numerous showers and thunderstorms last evening never did completely go away. However, they did not cause trouble overnight. At 2:55 this morning, a long band of showers extends all the … Continue reading
Late Night in Alabama–All is Well (Quieter) at 10:45
But not totally so. We still need to keep watch. Within the last two hours, big, mean thunderstorms have diminished somewhat in Alabama but they have not all gone away in the night. Scattered strong storms continue over West Alabama … Continue reading
How Alabama Weather Looks at 8:30 Tonight
And it is encouraging for a state that was getting very dry in many of its counties. Indeed, three or four counties in the southeast corner of Alabama had already reached major drought status based on the latest drought assessment. … Continue reading
Alabama Early This Evening
Alabama weather is changing rather quickly and, overall, it is for the better. Showers and thunderstorms continue to migrate toward the northwest. For a brief time a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect early this evening for Northeast Pickens and … Continue reading
Weather by the Numbers, 5/1/12
*83 percent of the cotton crop has been planted in Alabama according to the weekly report from the Alabama Department of Agriculture, Montgomery * 25 percent of the corn is planted * 3 percent (actually 2.99%) is how much of … Continue reading
Tuesday Morning Alabama Low Temperatures
29 Broomtown 31 Valley Head, Cottondale 33 SW Lamar County 34 Black Creek, Fort Payne Airport 35 Scottsboro, Troy 36 Russellville 37 Coker, Concord, Haleyville, Gadsden, Alexander City, Mobile, Crossville, Albertville, 38 Alabaster, Evergreen 39 Helena, Bessemer, Center Point, Tuscaloosa, … Continue reading
The Big Northeast Storm
An intense low pressure area was centered near New York City late this morning. That is the troublemaker for a major storm for the northeast states more akin to a winter storm. The numbers posted below reveal the intensity! HOW … Continue reading
