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An Atlantic Tsunami…
When we think of tsunamis, we think of the disastrous waves that have killed thousands in Indonesia, Japan, Hawaii and Alaska. There was even a scare this week as a strong earthquake off the Kuril islands north of Japan threatened … Continue reading
Meteor Watch
It’s Leonids time again. Every November, the Earth plows through the dust left behind Comet Tempel-Tuttle. It is hard to imagine little specks the size of sand grains could create such a spectacle in the sky, but the show may … Continue reading
Without Warning?
A tornado touched down this morning in Columbus County in North Carolina, near the town of Riegelwood. At least seven people were killed including two children. The Wilmington Star ran an article on the disaster. Here is a link to … Continue reading
Alabama Weather Update
The large mass of rain is moving out of East and Southeast Alabama this afternoon. In our neck of the woods, it is still over Cherokke, Cleburne, Randolph, Clay, Tallapoosa, Chambers, down into Macon and Lee Counties. Skies are still … Continue reading
Tornado Watch for North Alabama Cancelled
The Storm Prediction Center has cancelled the tornado watch for North Alabama… Tornado Watch number 858 remains in effect for the following counties in South Alabama until 9 p.m.: BALDWIN BARBOUR BULLOCK BUTLER CHAMBERS COFFEE CONECUH COVINGTON CRENSHAW DALE ESCAMBIA … Continue reading
Alabama Weather Update
The NWS continues to carve counties off the tornado watches that are in effect for Alabama… Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker and Winston Counties have been removed… Counties still included in watch number 857 until 4 p.m. include… BLOUNT… CALHOUN… CHEROKEE… … Continue reading
Damage Reports…
Significant damage is being reported across South Alabama from today’s tornadoes and severe thunderstorms… …possible tornado at Brundidge in Pike County…Hamilton Crossroads community…water tower destroyed…fire station collapsed on fire trucks…several mobile homes overturned…time around 12:17 p.m. …trees down on homes … Continue reading
Catching Up…
Quite a significant outbreak of severe weather across South Central and South Alabama this afternoon… Tornado warnings continue for… …Northern Barbour County until 2 p.m….tornado indicated by radar NE of Batesville…moving into Russell County shortly…where a tornado warning is also … Continue reading
Flood Advisory…Bibb…Shelby….Chilton
FLOOD ADVISORY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 129 PM CST WED NOV 15 2006 ALC007-021-117-152100- 129 PM CST WED NOV 15 2006 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD ADVISORY FOR… BIBB COUNTY IN CENTRAL ALABAMA… … Continue reading
Few Counties Cleared from Watches
Some counties have been cleared out of the North Alabama tornado watch. They are counties behind the main line. These are the counties still in the watch until 4 p.m… BLOUNT CALHOUN CHEROKEE CLAY CLEBURNE COOSA CULLMAN DEKALB ETOWAH JACKSON … Continue reading
