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2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season Names
The North Atlantic Hurricane Season begins Friday. Of course, we have already seen Andrea, which formed earlier this month as a subtropical storm. Here are the other names for tropical and subtropical storms and hurricanes in the North Atlantic this … Continue reading
Analysis of the Greensburg Tornado Situation
Meteorologist Jon Davies is one of the most respected experts on tornado formation. He has produced a superb analysis of the situation that led to the Greensburg, KS EF5 tornado on May 4th. Here is a link to his absorbing … Continue reading
A Cluster Bomb of Storms
Interesting situation tonight as our large cluster of storms over Shelby County collapsed. It sent out a strong outflow boundary that fired storms all along it from eastern Bibb into eastern Tuscaloosa and western Jefferson Counties. It looked like one … Continue reading
Radar update…7:35 p.m.
Sitting on the porch, listening to rain and thunder and enjoying a little of nature’s air conditioning tonight here in Trussville. I am appreciative that it rained tonight instead of last night here in Trussville, since the Hewitt graduation ceremonies … Continue reading
Some Real Live Showers…Part Two
And in our backyard in the Birmingham area, no less! At 6:35 p.m. CDT (remember when the radar summaries from Centreville/Brent were written at :35 past the hour?) NWS radar showed showers and some thunder over the eastern half of … Continue reading
Rip Current Safety Rules
As you head to the beach this spring and summer, here are some important tips to survive rips currents and surf conditions. Bathers can stay safe this summer by keeping in mind some simple rules: Do not overestimate your swimming … Continue reading
The Amazing Story of Codell, Kansas
For many years starting in the 1920’s the residents of Codell, Kansas stayed close to their storm cellars and caves when May 20th rolled around. It was a habit that was very understandable. It seemed that Mother Nature was out … Continue reading
Good Morning Alabama…
Great sleeping weather this morning will cool and calm conditions. No record lows in Alabama this morning, but to our west, Mississippi did record some, including 44F at Vicksburg. The 46F at Jackson tied the record the date. Alabama lows … Continue reading
Bill Proenza Speaks Out
It seems that Bill Proenza, the new Director of the National Hurricane Center, is being very proactive when it comes to programs that affect funding at the NHC and National Weather Service. He is being openly critical of an image … Continue reading
Today in Weather History: May 14, 1804 – Lewis and Clark
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson called for an expedition up the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean. The expedition took on an increased significance in light of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Jefferson really did not know what he had … Continue reading
