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Heaviest Rain Pushes South and East

Heavy rain is pushing through parts of Shelby and Talladega Counties, where an Areal Food Advisory has been issued. Remember, turn around, don’t drown! Continue reading →

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Heavy Rain Affecting Flooding, Causing Flooding Across Birmingham Metro Area

An areal flood advisory has been issued for Jefferson County until 9:45 a.m., where minor flooding is occurring from heavy showers that are moving slowly across the area. Continue reading →

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A Preventable Weather Tragedy: From the Pages of Today in Weather History in 2012

Lightning deaths are still far too common, as exhibited from the incident that occurred at a NASCAR race in 2012 in Pennsylvania. Continue reading →

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Early Morning Tulsa Tornado Rated at Least EF-2; Without Warning Claims Untrue

Some have said that this morning’s Tulsa tornado struck without warning. As is usually the case, that was simply not true. Continue reading →

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Showers and Storms Blossoming Across West Alabama

Showers and storms are increasing in coverage and intensity across areas west of I-65. A couple of storms could produce damaging wind gusts. Continue reading →

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Not Bad for the Next to the Last Day of July in Alabama

A nice Sunday afternoon is in progress across Alabama with lower than average dewpoints across the area. Continue reading →

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Flash Flood Watches Issued For Parts of Central and North Alabama for Friday

Flash flood watches have been issued for North and Central Alabama for Friday and Friday night. Continue reading →

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Areal Flood Advisory for Northeastern Jefferson County Until 4:30 p.m.

Heavy rain over northeastern Jefferson County could cause minor flooding over the next couple of hours. Continue reading →

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Heat Advisory Issued For Much of the Area

A heat advisory is in effect for much of North and Central Alabama this afternoon into this evening. Continue reading →

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Storms on the Increase Around Birmingham

Storms are intensifying around the Birmingham Metro area at this hour. Heavy rain and dangerous lightning will be the main threats. Continue reading →

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