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Flooding Is A Real Problem Across Parts of Jefferson County
Flooding continues to be a real problem across parts of Jefferson County. Remember, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN! Continue reading
Storms Blowing Up Over Eastern Jefferson County
Storms are quite strong over eastern Jefferson County at this hour, with heavy rain, gusty winds and dangerous lightning. Storms are fairly widespread across other parts of North Central Alabama. Continue reading
Showers and Storms Numerous Across North Central Alabama
Storms have become widespread across North Central Alabama this afternoon. Lots of lightning and heavy rain, as well as gusty winds, are accompanying the storm. Continue reading
On This Date in 2004: Officials Declared Louisiana Was More Prepared for the Big One
A year before Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana officials ran a simulation involving a Cat 3 hurricane named Pam with results that were eerily predictive of the disaster that would occur in real life. Continue reading
DroughtWatch: 365 Day Deficit at BHM Wiped Out, But Varying Short Term Moisture Needs
The I-59 Corridor has enjoyed good rainfall in the past 30 days, but many other areas need rain despite the drought having been eliminated from all of the state. Continue reading
Heat and Humidity, Scattered Showers/Storms
Temperatures are climbing into the lower 90s across North and Central Alabama. Showers and storms have been slow to form, but they will be scattered across the landscape this afternoon. Continue reading
Significant Flooding Across Parts of Jefferson and Shelby Counties
Significant flooding is being reported in parts of the Birmingham Metro area. A flood warning continues in effect for part of Jefferson and Shelby Counties. Continue reading
On This Date in 1980: The Heat Was the Headline
Birmingham and much of the southern United States was broiling in one of the worst heat waves in history on this date in 1980. Continue reading
BMX Radar Is Back Up And Running
The BMX Radar maintenance has been completed and has returned to operational duty. Continue reading
The Epic 1951 Flood in Kansas
When you think of Kansas and disasters, you might think of tornadoes or snowstorms. But the Sunflower State’s worst disaster in history was a flood. Continue reading
