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All Eyes on the Gulf for a Late Season Tropical Storm/Hurricane
Residents and visitors along the Alabama and Northwest Florida coasts should pay close attention to the latest information on Tropical Depression 14, which will become Tropical Storm and perhaps even Hurricane Michael early this week. Michael will bring strong winds, very heavy rain, storm surge and tornadoes to parts of the Gulf Coast late Tuesday into Wednesday. Continue reading
Quick Early Morning Notes on the Future Gulf Tropical Storm
The low over the southwestern Caribbean is a near certainty to become a tropical storm as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico early Monday. This system will affect the northern Gulf Coast between late Tuesday and Thursday with wind, rain, some storm surge, potential tornadoes, and an extreme risk of rip currents. Continue reading
October Almanac
October is one of the nicest months for weather in Alabama. Here are some of the typical conditions that you can expect. Continue reading
A Warm and Muggy Afternoon, More of the Same All Week
A warm and muggy day is in progress across Central Alabama. It’s more of the same for the rest of the week ahead. Continue reading
Warm, Dry Week Ahead for Central Alabama
As a warmer than normal September comes to a close across Central Alabama, it’s more of the same for the coming week; warm and mostly dry. Continue reading
Flash Flood Watch Canceled For All Alabama Counties
Flash flood watches continue for today and into this evening across parts of Central and North Alabama where an additional 1-3 inches of rain may fall. Continue reading
Flash Flood Watch for North Alabama
It finally appears that much of the area will pick up decent rainfall amounts between now and Thursday night. Flooding could become a concern in spots that get heavier amounts, but it has been dry recently and the ground can absorb a good bit. Continue reading
An Alabama Weather Update at 12:45 p.m.: A Few Showers Beginning to Form
Showers are beginning to form this afternoon across parts of Central and North Alabama. Rain chances will be going up starting tomorrow. Continue reading
Most Areas Hot and Dry for the First Full Day of Fall; Rain Chances Going Up Though
Another hot and dry day is expected across much of Central Alabama today. The exception will be northwestern sections of the state where clouds and showers will keep temperatures in the lower 80s. Continue reading
