(Be sure to scan down for JB’s great rainfall reports after you enjoy these photos…) John Oldshue and his beautiful family are coming to the end of their extended Colorado vacation. He has kept us supplied with wonderful photos of … Continue reading →

Skywatcher Jason Haynes sent us this picture of a beautiful rainbow over Oxford this afternoon as storms exited his area… Thanks Jason…

(The title says “Poof!” by the way, but the Word Press software kind of cuts off the top of the letters, so the f looks like a t!) Most mornings this summer, I have observed an interesting phenomenon on the … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, we can now count the storms across Central Alabama on two hands…here we go… Powerful thunderstorms from eastern Calhoun through Cleburne County at this hour…generally along I-20. Very heavy rainfall from Edwardsville, AL down to Bowdon in Georgia. Lots … Continue reading →

Thunderstorms continue ahead of a weak frontal boundary over North Central Alabama this afternoon. The overall intensity has dropped during the past hour. There are no significant weather alerts in effect at this time. EAST OF I-65 Here is where … Continue reading →

Strong storms all along AL-77 in Talladega County…producing very heavy rains, gusty winds and deadly lightning. Significant weather alert in effect. Lightning has caused a house fire in the city of Talladega. Storms intensifying near Lincoln. Will pass along I-20 … Continue reading →

Let’s get you updated as of 3:45… First, we have a report of a small plane crash in western Jefferson County near the Tuscaloosa County line. Occurred on Lock 17 Road. We are told there are no injuries, thankfully. Concord … Continue reading →

A complex of strong storms is moving across northern Jefferson County from the top down to the western sections of the City of Birmingham. It is moving ESE and will affect much of the County except for the southwestern section … Continue reading →

Showers and thunderstorms are increasing this afternoon…especially across North Central and East Central Alabama. They are particularly numerous to the northwest of Birmingham, which is good for the Magic City, since they are moving southeast. A large area of very … Continue reading →

Showers have popper up across much of Central Alabama this afternoon. They are beginning to grow into thunderstorsm. One concentration is over West Central Alabama, including Marion, Fayette, Walker and Winston Counties, moving into Cullman County. The heaviest activity is … Continue reading →