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Sunday Noon Forecast Update: Records Are Gonna Fall This Week
Several high-temperature records could fall this week across Alabama with highs in the 80s Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Continue reading
OTD in Weather History: The Enigma Tornado Outbreak of 1884
The Enigma Outbreak hit Alabama hard but was even worse in Georgia. Thirteen people died at Leeds. The schoolhouse at Goshen, near Piedmont, was destroyed, killing the schoolmaster and injuring 25 students. Continue reading
Sunday Morning AlabamaWX Weather Briefing: Record Warmth Ahead
We will be in record territory by Wednesday and Thursday with highs projected to reach well into the 80s across North and Central Alabama. Eyeing potential severe weather Wednesday night into Thursday, as well as some hail late Monday night and especially Tuesday, but no significant damaging wind or tornado events foreseen. Continue reading
Yesterday’s Smithville MS Tornado Captured by Johnny Parker
Meteorologist and Friend of the Blog Johnny Parker in Smithville MS captured this image of the tornado that struck just west and north of his hometown yesterday on his Go-Pro camera. Continue reading
Dangerous Storm With Tornado Near Smithville MS: Heads up Marion County AL
Very dangerous tornado on the ground near Smithville MS will affect Marion County by 415 p.m. Be in your safe place as this dangerous storm approaches. Continue reading
Alabama Weather Update at 3:35 p.m.
No warnings are in effect for any part of Alabama, but unstable conditions and significant wind shear continue to pose the threat of severe weather including tornadoes for this afternoon and evening until the dry line passes later tonight. Continue reading
EXPIRED Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Tiny Sliver of Lauderdale County, AL Until 315 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm is riding the Alabama/Tennessee border right now north of Waterloo. A potentially tornadic storm near Boonveille MS will affect Lauderdale County within the hour. Continue reading
The 1995 Arab Tornado
It’s the tornado that led to the rebirth of a National Weather Service office. Continue reading
Tornado Watch for Northwestern Mississippi, Western Tennessee, Eastern Arkansas, and Northern Louisiana
Severe thunderstorms to our west and northwest could produce a couple of intense tornadoes overnight. Storms could brush Northwest Alabama after midnight, but those look like they will be less severe. They could produce gusty winds. We will be monitoring in case they get out of hand. Alabama’s main threat comes starting at noon Thursday in the West. Continue reading
First SPC Watch Issued by a Woman
Congratulations to SPC Meteorologist Liz Leitman who just issued her first severe weather watch , the first by a woman! Continue reading
