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Record Cool Maximum and Rainfall at Anniston
Clouds, rain, and the easterly wedge allowed for significant rainfall and cool temperatures over eastern Alabama today. Continue reading
Midsummer Wedge Pattern Brings Cool Air and Tragic Flooding
One person was killed in overnight flooding in East Alabama and the flash flood threat continues today with the presence of a frontal boundary and very moist air. Continue reading
Sunday Weather Briefing: A Summertime Easterly Wedge
A rare August wedge setup brings unseasonably cool temperatures and ongoing flood concerns to eastern Alabama as tropical moisture continues to stream into the region. Continue reading
Strong Weakening in the I-85 Corridor
The storm just south of I-85 in Macon County has weakened but still has very heavy rain. Continue reading
Strong Storms Over Northeast Alabama
Strong storms are over northeastern Alabama this afternoon. The strongest is east of Gadsden. Continue reading
Strong Storms Over South Alabama
Strong to severe storms are occurring across South Alabama this afternoon. They have wind gusts to 60 mph. Continue reading
Sunday Weather Briefing: Summer Stakes Its Claim
A heat wave grips Alabama today and into the early part of the week with heat indices topping 105°, and only isolated storms offering brief relief. Continue reading
Searing Sun And Scattered Storms: Heat Advisories Issued for Monday
Hot and humid conditions persist across Alabama today, with heat indices near 100°F and a few isolated storms possible this afternoon. Continue reading
Building Heat and Gulf Moisture Set the Stage for this Week’s Forecast
Alabama settles into a classic mid-July pattern this week with building heat, daily storms, and rising concerns for flash flooding and dangerous heat indices nearing 110°F. Continue reading
Thunderstorms Bubble as Heat Cranks Higher
Scattered storms will dot Alabama this afternoon, but the real story is the rising heat and humidity set to intensify through midweek. Continue reading
