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Quick Check of the Radar at 2 p.m.
An outer band from Tropical Storm Barry is pushing northward across Central Alabama this afternoon. It is producing an outflow boundary that will trigger other showers and storms across Central Alabama this afternoon. Continue reading
Late Morning Look at Barry’s Impacts on Alabama, Gulf Coast
Barry is nearing hurricane strength late this morning and may become a hurricane this afternoon. Impacts across Central Alabama should be limited to heavy rain mainly west of I-65 and a few isolated tornadoes in the Alabama/Mississippi border counties. Continue reading
Barry May Be Getting Better Organized, Still May Reach Hurricane Intensity Before Landfall
Barry appears to be getting a little better organized this morning and could reach hurricane intensity before making landfall Saturday morning on the Louisiana coast. Continue reading
Late Afternoon Notes on Barry
Tropical Storm Barry remains disorganized tonight but will strengthen on Friday. It will make landfall Saturday on the Louisiana coast, bringing flooding, storm surge, high winds, and possibly some tornadoes to a wide area of the southern United States. Continue reading
Radar Check at 4 p.m.: Storms Over North Central Alabama
Storms have popped up this afternoon in an area of convergence and higher moisture. Dangerous lightning and heavy rains are the main threats. Continue reading
Key Messages for Newly Named Tropical Storm Barry
Barry should become a hurricane late Friday night or early Saturday. It will bring storm surge, flooding rains, and strong winds to areas near and east of where the center tracks. Continue reading
Showers and Storms Dropping Southeast Into Central Alabama
STorms are dropping southeastward into parts of Central Alabama this morning. They will bring lightning, gusty winds, and perhaps some small hail, but also cool thing down with some beneficial rains. Continue reading
Heat, Humidity Continue; Better Storm Chances Today; Could See a Tropical System in the Gulf Later in the Week Ahead
An upper level low will bring better rain chances to the area today, but still the probability any one Central Alabama spot gets rain is about 50/50. All eyes will be on the Gulf of Mexico later this week to see if a tropical depression or storm can form. Continue reading
Strong Storm Approaching Sumter County; Tropical Mischief Possible This Week in Gulf
Widely scattered showers and storms are affecting the western parts of Alabama this afternoon. The strongest ones are over Pickens and Sumter Counties. We will be keeping an eye on the northeastern Gulf of Mexico for the possibility of a tropical depression or storm forming around midweek. Continue reading
A Rinse, Repeat Forecast for Central Alabama
A fairly typical summertime forecast is in store for the week ahead, with hot temperatures and isolated to scattered afternoon and evening showers and storms. Continue reading
