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Here’s a Mid-Evening Look at the Alabama Weather Situation
A weakening Hurricane Irma is expected to move up into Alabama Monday evening, bringing strong winds with it that will bring down trees and cause power outages. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the eastern half of Central Alabama. Continue reading
Here’s a Look at Irma’s Potential Wind Impacts in Alabama
Tropical storm force winds will affect the eastern half of Central Alabama tomorrow through Tuesday. Tree limbs and power lines will come down and trees will be toppled. Widespread power outages could occur. Continue reading
Flash Flood EMERGENCY For Storm Surge Along Collier County Coast
The NWS in Miami is warning that the center of Irma is near Marco Island. Storm surge flooding is expected to begin shortly. Continue reading
Urgent Advice From the National Hurricane Center
Water is draining from harbors and bays along the west coast of Florida. It is VERY dangerous to go out while the water is evacuated. It will come back with a VENGEANCE when the wind shifts. Continue reading
1:30 p.m. Notes on Irma
Hurricane Irma is pounding South Florida at this hour. The eye is about to make its second U.S. landfall between Marco Island and Tampa. Winds are down to 120 mph making it a cat two storm. Continue reading
Hurricane Irma Makes First U.S. Landfall
Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Lower Florida Keys near Cudjoe Key at 9:10 a.m. EDT with top winds of 130 mph and a central pressure of 929 millibars. Continue reading
Eyewall Impacting Lower Keys, Key West: Hurricane Force Gust at NWS Office
The eyewall of Hurricane Irma is impacting the Lower Florida Keys right now. Winds are gusting to hurricane force in Key West. Continue reading
Extreme Wind Warning Issued for the Lower Keys
The eyewall of Category Four Hurricane Irma is coming on shore imminently from Key West eastward to the Seven Mile Bridge. Landfall should occur around 7:30 a.m. CDT. Continue reading
Yes, That Was Your WeatherRadio: Tropical Storm Warnings Issued For East Alabama
A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for East Alabama through early Tuesday morning. The main impacts (wind, heavy rain) will start Monday morning in the southeast to the evening in places like Blount County. Continue reading
Hunker Down in the Keys! Irma Continues to Strengthen
Hurricane Irma continues to strengthen and will be one of the worst hurricanes ever to strike the Florida Keys. Winds may be 140 mph and the central pressure could be around 922 mb at landfall around 8 a.m. CDT Continue reading
