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A Few Quick Notes on PTC2
Potential Tropical Cyclone Two is not very organized but does have surface winds of tropical storm force well removed from the center according to the Hurricane Hunter aircraft that is investigating. Will it be named soon? Continue reading
San Francisco Chronicle Features Birmingham’s Food Scene
Birmingham’s amazing food scene was recently recognized in a featured article in the San Francisco Chronicle. Check out travel editor Larry Bleiberg’s take on our city. Continue reading
On This Date in 1972: Hurricane Agnes Made Landfall in the Florida Panhandle
On this date in 1972, Hurricane Agnes moved ashore in the Florida panhandle as a weak Category 1 storm. Continue reading
Strong Storms Push Eastward
Strong storms continue to push eastward tonight across North and Central Alabama with heavy rain, dangerous lightning and gusty winds. They are not severe now but still have some potential to. Continue reading
A Sunday Evening Look at the Tropics
The low pressure system east of the Yucatan that is forecast to move into the Gulf remains poorly defined this afternoon but is likely to become a tropical depression this week. Continue reading
Storms Entering the Birmingham Area, West Alabama
Storms are affecting the Birmingham area at this hour and a line of storms is entering West Alabama. They are not severe at this time, but there is still a threat of damaging winds through the evening hours. Continue reading
New York Times Features Birmingham In Its 36 Hours Series
The New York Times featured Birmingham a couple of weeks ago in its Thirty Six Hours series, another feather in the area’s growing reputation as a major tourist destination. Continue reading
Flooding, Slight Risk Area Expanded and Tropical Mischief for Father’s Day
Two fronts and a potential tropical cyclone in the Gulf of Mexico will make for an interesting week ahead in Central Alabama’s weather. Continue reading
Areal Flood Warning Issued for Parts of Autauga, Lowndes and Montgomery Counties Until 2:30 p.m. CDT
An Areal Flood Warning is in effect until 2:30 p.m. for Montgomery and areas to the North and West where 3-6 inches of rain has fallen today so far. Several roads are flooded and low lying areas inundated. Continue reading
Flooding Across the Montgomery Region
Flooding is being reported across the Montgomery Region this morning from a persistent area of rain. Over four inches of rain has fallen in some areas. Continue reading
