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We Have Fred

Air Force reconnaissance found a definite center finally and we now have Tropical Storm Fred south of Puerto Rico. Continue reading →

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4 pm Advisory: System Likely to Become Tropical Storm Fred Tonight

Potential Tropical Cyclone Six has not become a tropical storm yet, but it is forecast to tonight. It will impact the eastern Gulf of Mexico, including perhaps the Northwest Florida coast by Sunday. Continue reading →

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Flooding Concerns over Northeastern Birmingham

A strong storm over northern Jefferson County is causing dangerous lightning, flooding rains, and gusty winds. Continue reading →

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10 a.m. Advisory: PTC6 Not Yet a Tropical Storm

While the official track brings the eventual Tropical Storm Fred into the Gulf of Mexico, it is way too early to tell where it might eventually end up. All interests around the northern and eastern Gulf of Mexico should pay close attention to later forecasts. Continue reading →

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A Few Notes on PTC6 Before Advisory Time

NOAA Hurricane Hunters are investigating PTC6 over the eastern Caribbean to see if it has become Tropical Storm Fred. The system may move into the Gulf of Mexico this weekend. Continue reading →

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EXPIRED – Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Talladega County Until 515 p.m.

At 443 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Talladega, moving northeast at 15 mph. Continue reading →

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Potential Tropical Cyclone Six Designated: Should Become Tropical Storm Fred Tonight

The system approaching the Windward Islands should become a tropical storm tonight. It will be named Fred. Continue reading →

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Checking in on 94L

The disturbance approaching the Lesser Antilles is getting better organized and may become a tropical depression or tropical storm as it moves near and past the islands tonight. Continue reading →

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In the Good ‘Ol Summertime…

Expect partly cloudy and hot conditions this afternoon with only isolated showers and storms. Good afternoon for a hammock or run to your local swimmin’ hole. Continue reading →

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Sunday Weather Xtreme: Wary Eye on the Tropics, But Typical Summertime Fare for Us For Now

A couple of disturbances in the tropical Atlantic are raising some attention as we head into the main part of hurricane season but for us just typical summertime fare for the foreseeable future. Continue reading →

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