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Tropical Depression Likely to Form Soon over Caribbean, No Threat to Gulf of Mexico
The tropics are about to be slightly active again with the potential for two named storms in the Atlantic Basin over the next two weeks. None are a threat to the Gulf of Mexico. Continue reading
Sunday Afternoon Update
Most folks across Alabama are experiencing a cool, dreary, drizzly day with temperatures in the 60s. The exception is over Southwest Alabama where skies have cleared behind a cool/occluded front and the mercury as risen into the 70s. Continue reading
Sunday Weather Discussion: A Fairly Dreary Sunday Gives Way to a Splendid Week
Expect a few showers today and perhaps a stray shower tomorrow before a beautiful week of weather sets in across Alabama. Continue reading
Rain Covers Much of Western Alabama…Storms Have Calmed and Pose No Threat Overnight
Strong storms remain limited to coastal sections with just rain and perhaps a rumble or two of thunder possible over the rest of the state. Continue reading
Tornado on the Ground Approaching Foley in Baldwin County
Confirmed tornadoes have been reported in Southwest Alabama late this afternoon and this evening. A confirmed tornado is passing near Foley in Baldwin County at this hour. There is no threat of severe weather for North or Central Alabama tonight or tomorrow. Continue reading
Hurricane Sandy: The Rest of the Story
Ten years ago tonight, Hurricane Sandy slammed ashore on the New Jersey coast causing $65 billion in U.S. damage. Continue reading
Counties Behind the Line of Storms Starting to be Cleared from Watch
So far, the line of storms has been well behaved with no warnings issued for any part of Alabama, but we continue to keep up our guard just in case. Continue reading
Strong Storms Over West Alabama…Fayette County Storm Bears Watching
Strong storms over West Alabama are not severe for now, but they will continue to intensify as the line pushes east. Storms from Fayette to Carrollton post the greatest threat of severe weather including tornadoes over the next hour. Continue reading
Tornado Watch for North and Central Alabama Until 7 p.m.
Tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail are possible in the tornado watch area until early this evening. Continue reading
SPC Says Tornado Watch Possible Later for Alabama
A line of storms now over Central Mississippi will increase in intensity as it moves into Alabama later this afternoon. Damaging winds are the main threat, but there could be a couple of tornadoes as well. Continue reading
