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Strong Storms Moving Into Shelby, Northern Bibb and Talladega Counties
Strong thunderstorms are moving through the Birmingham Metro area right now and are entering Bibb and Shelby Counties now and will be entering Talladega County shortly. Continue reading
Strong Winds Moving into the Birmingham Area
The severe thunderstorm over northwestern Jefferson County is moving southeastward now into the Birmingham area. Continue reading
Update on the Alabama Weather Situation at 8 a.m.
Ongoing storms across Central Alabama are causing very heavy rain and lots of lightning. They could produce damaging winds as well. Additional storms crossing the Mississippi River will be here this afternoon and they will likely produce damaging winds as well. Continue reading
Today In Weather History: The Durango and Silverton Railroad and Fire
The Durango and Silverton train is an important part of tourism in southwestern Colorado, but questions have been raised after speculation that the train’s hot cinders may have caused the 416 fire that has been burning in the San Juan Mountains since June 1st. The cause of the fire is officially still under investigation. Continue reading
Today In Weather History: June 18, 2001 – No Siren in Siren
There was no working siren in Siren, Wisconsin on this date in 2001 when an F3 struck the town. Would it have made a difference? Continue reading
Dense Fog Early This Morning
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Dense Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 8 AM CDT this morning. Continue reading
Storms Are Building Across Central Alabama
Storms are increasing in coverage and intensity across central Alabama this afternoon over parts of Shelby, Bibb, Chilton Coosa, Autauga and northern Elmore Counties. They are showing little movement and will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall in addition … Continue reading
Widespread Showers and Storms Over East Central, South Central Alabama
Showers and storms are affecting mainly South Central and East Central Alabama this afternoon. Scattered storms will develop elsewhere as we go through the afternoon. Continue reading
Dangerous Flooding Situation This Morning in Macon, Lee and Russell Counties
A serious flooding situation is in progress across Russell, southern Lee and Macon Counties where persistent thunderstorms have been dumping heavy rain since 4 a.m. Rainfall totals are approaching 7 inches in spots. Continue reading
Storms Pushing West Over the I-20 Corridor
Storms will be pushing across the I-20 Corridor and into the Birmingham area over the next couple of hours. Be alert for heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. Continue reading
