Author Archives: murray
Isolated Cooling Showers: Lucky Today, Unlucky Tomorrow
A few lucky spots are getting a cooling shower. That won’t be considered luck tomorrow… Continue reading
Another Hurricane Camille Eyewitness Story
There are many harrowing stories of survival along the Mississippi Coast from Hurricane Camille, which struck on this date in 1969. Here is one. Continue reading
Camille: An Amazing Afternoon
An Air Force Hurricane Hunter likely saved many lives with their report from Hurricane Camille on this date in 1969, hours before landfall. Continue reading
Remembering 1969’s Hurricane Camille: In the Crosshairs
On the morning of August 17, 1969 the Mississippi Gulf Coast woke up in the crosshairs of monster Hurricane Camille. Continue reading
A Fateful Week in Weather History From This Week in 1969
One of the most infamous hurricanes in Gulf Coast history wreaked havoc during this week in weather history in 1969. Continue reading
Birmingham’s Longest 100F Streak
On this date in 2007, Birmingham was in the midst of its longest streak of 100 degree days ever. Continue reading
Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer
A fairly typical, lazy August Sunday is in progress across Central Alabama with a mix of sun and clouds and warm temperatures. Continue reading
“We Have Met Our Andrew”
Hurricane Charley made a devastating hit on Southwest Florida on August 13, 2004. Continue reading
Patchy Fog Overnight Across Central and North Alabama
Patchy fog across Central and North Alabama overnight will reduce visibilities, especially in areas where rain fell this afternoon. Continue reading
Tropical Depression Number Eight Forms
It is expected to strengthen and become Tropical Storm Gert later tonight or Sunday. It should recurve east of the United States. Continue reading
