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Heat Advisories Today, Severe Weather Tonight
Heat will be a problem across parts of Alabama this afternoon, but severe weather presents a real threat tonight for much of the state, including a significant threat of damaging winds. Continue reading
Here is a Look at the Alabama Weather Situation as of 7:20 p.m.
Some amazing rainfall rates are being recorded from intense thunderstorms in the Birmingham Metro area. 1.01 inches of rain fell in 9 minutes at the National Weather Service in Calera. Continue reading
A Hot and Humid Sunday Afternoon Across Alabama
Another hot and humid July afternoon is in progress across Central Alabama. Heat Index values are already between 94F-100F and will approach 105F over western counties this afternoon, where heat advisories are in effect. Continue reading
On This Date in 1980: Alabama Broiling in a Tremendous Heat Wave
On this date in 1980, Alabama was broiling in a tremendous heat wave. Continue reading
2018 Lightning Statistics
Fourteen people have been killed by lightning so far this year in the U.S., including one woman from Huntsville. Continue reading
Hot and Humid Conditions for the Western Portions of Alabama Today
Heat advisories have been posted again for today across parts of North and Central Alabama. Take it easy if you will be outside today. Continue reading
Strong Storms Over the Eastern Half of Birmingham Metro
Strong thunderstorms are producing dangerous lightning heavy rain and gusty winds across parts of the area. Continue reading
Don’t Be the Victim of a First Lightning Strike: Keep an Eye to the Sky, and Your Radar App Handy
Lightning can strike from a developing thunderstorm before the heavy rain begins. Keeping an eye to the sky and your favorite radar app that shows composite reflective can give you a precious few minutes time to get to safety before that first lightning strike occurs. Continue reading
UPDATED 10:13 AM: Heat Advisories for your Saturday; New Counties Added
Heat advisories have been issued for parts of North and Central Alabama into this evening as heat index values will be around 105F this afternoon, which is a threshold for heat-related illnesses. Take it easy if you will be outside. Continue reading
Storms Get an Early Start This Morning
A few storms formed early this morning over Northwest Alabama and are dropping toward the I-59 Corridor east of Tuscaloosa with brief heavy rain and some lightning. More storms will form today in the hot airmass across Alabama. Heat advisories are in effect. Continue reading
