Author Archives: murray
Storms Approaching Shelby County from the South
A few moderate showers are across Central Alabama at this hour with a cluster of storms over Chilton County that may affect eastern Shelby County between now and 3 p.m. Continue reading
Showers and Storms Developing Across West Alabama
Showers and storms are developing across easternMississippi and Western Alabama just before lunchtime. They will continue to grow and spread across Alabama during the afternoon with more storms this evening ahead of a cold front. Continue reading
PiBaL 2017 Was A Huge Success
Sixth graders at Pizitz Middle School in Vestavia successfully launched their second weather balloon in two years, leaving the troposphere and returning with incredible video and data. Continue reading
Storms Lifting North Across Central Alabama
Strong storms lifting northward across Central Alabama tonight could reach the Birmingham Metro before 10 p.m. if they hold together. Continue reading
A Look at this Year’s Tornado Count Across Central Alabama
Central Alabama’s tornado count so far this year is 27, very close to the long term averages. Continue reading
A Mother’s Day Gift: The Weather
A beautiful day is in progress across Alabama on this Mother’s Day. Continue reading
Rain Moving Out; Summer to Arrive Early
Once again Alabama dodged a marginal severe weather threat on Friday, with morning storms and convection to the south limiting our instability. That’s good news, but we need the rain. Part of West and North Central Alabama did pick up … Continue reading
The Nearest Rain to Alabama Is…Friday
A beautiful Sunday is in progress across Central Alabama with brilliant sunshine, mild temperatures and low humidities along with a nice northerly breeze. Continue reading
Today’s Lunch Dessert: Blackberry Cobbler for Blackberry Winter
Birmingham is flirting with its coldest May high temperature reading ever as clouds hang tough and light rain affects some spots. Continue reading
Lots of Wind Damage Reports
Strong winds associated with a wake low this morning have downed numerous trees across Central Alabama. A wind advisory continues until this evening for gusty winds. Continue reading
