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Update for Tuscaloosa and Jefferson Counties
Strong storms are over Tuscaloosa and Fayette Counties. They will move into Jefferson and Walker Counties. Continue reading
Noon Look at Alabama’s Weather: Sun Up North, Partly Sunny to Mostly Cloudy Elsewhere
Skies have cleared over the northwestern portions of the area early this afternoon behind a weak cold front. Partly sunny skies abound elsewhere, butthe showers have mainly ended. There is a small risk of severe weather later today over extreme South Alabama. Continue reading
A Few Passing Showers Through the Day; Rain Returns for the Latter Half of the Work Week
A few showers will slowly diminish along and north of I-20 this morning, with a few lingering to the south for the rest of the day. The day will be mild. Heavier rain returns again by late Wednesday into Thursday. Continue reading
Update on the Alabama Weather Situation at 10:30 a.m.
The airmass over South Alabama will continue to destabilize over the next few hours ahead of a surface low over Mississipi that will track across Alabama this afternoon. Damaging winds and tornadoes are possible with a couple of strong tornadoes a threat over areas south of a line from Chatom to Selma to Alex City. A tornado watch may be issued shortly. Continue reading
Thunderstorms Moving Across Fayette, Walker and Tuscaloosa Counties, Will Affect Jefferson County Next
Thunderstorms extend from Berry in Fayette County down to just northeast of Tuscaloosa at this hour. There are not severe and lightning and brief heavy rain will be their main threats. They are elevated, meaning their instability source is elevated, … Continue reading
Remembering the Candlestick Tornado from March 3, 1966
58 people were killed by a violent F5 tornado that struck Mississippi on this date in 1966. It is so named because it killed 12 at the Candlestick Shopping Mall in Jackson. Continue reading
Moderate to Heavy Rain Moving into Birmingham Metro Area
Moderate to heavy rain is moving into the Birmingham area at this hour. No thunder is associated with this activity. Strong to severe storms are expected later today over areas south of I-20, with the best chances in the I-85 corridor over South Alabama. Continue reading
Severe Weather Possible Over Southern Sections Today; A Soaking Rain Most Spots; Much Colder Starting Tonight
Severe weather is possible over the southern portions of the area today while a soaking rain falls in most locations. A turn to much colder will begin tonight that will last until midweek. Continue reading
New SPC Day One Outlook Is Out, No Change in Thinking on Today’s Severe Weather
The thinking has not changed significantly about today’s severe weather threat. It should be mainly for areas along and south of US-80 and I-85 in South Central
and South Alabama. Continue reading
A Sunny and Cool Sunday Across North and Central Alabama
Temperatures will fall to near freezing tonight with 50s north and 60s south during the day on Monday. Next rain chances come Tuesday night. Continue reading
