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A Quick Look at Alabama’s Weather at Mid-Afternoon

It has been a nice day before Labor Day across Central Alabama, and tomorrow promises to be just as nice. We continue to keep a close eye on Hurricane Irma, which will threaten the U.S. in about 7-8 days. Continue reading →

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Afternoon Thoughts on the Tropics

Hurricane Irma is posing an increasing threat to the Southeast U.S. Coastline in about 8-9 days. It is too early to forecast what areas might be impacted, but the area from Florida through Georgia and the Carolinas into Virginia will need to pay close attention to the latest forecasts in coming days. Continue reading →

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Things Calming Down Across Alabama

After a few scary moments this afternoon and evening, things are calming down across Alabama tonight. Showers and breezy conditions will be with us for much of tomorrow. Continue reading →

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Heads Up Birmingham Metro: Tornadic Storm in Bibb County Heading Your Way

The Birmingham Metro area may be impacted by the tornado in Bibb County. Parts of southern Jefferson and northern Shelby Counties will be under the gun. Continue reading →

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Two Dangerous Tornadic Storms in Northwest Alabama

Two tornadic storms are in progress across Northwest Alabama. One has produced considerable damage across Fayette and Pickens Counties. Continue reading →

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Tornado in Northwestern Fayette County; Will Be in Southern Marion County Just After 4:30 p.m.

Confirmed tornado is moving into Fayette County and will pass near the City of Fayette. Be in safe shelter now!!! Continue reading →

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Wind Advisories Issued for North and Central Alabama for Tonight and Friday

The circulation around the remnants of Harvey will cause strong winds across Central and North Alabama through the morning tomorrow as the center passes to the northwest of us. Continue reading →

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If The Blog Looks Weird on Your Device…

If AlabamaWX is not displaying on your device correctly, it may be because of our transition to https://. Just remove the s from the URL and it will display correctly. Continue reading →

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Rain and Storms Moving Northeast Across Central Alabama

Rain and storms are lifting northward across Central Alabama tonight. Lightning and heavy rain are the main threats. The tornado threat is decreasing. Continue reading →

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Tropics Will be Very Active Over Next Two Weeks

Irma has the potential to become a classic long track Cape Verde hurricane in coming days and could threaten the islands of the Caribbean and the U.S. Coast. Another tropical storm or hurricane could form in the southwestern Gulf by the weekend. Continue reading →

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