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March 27, 1977: The Worst Aviation Accident in History

Posted on March 27, 2017 by murray

An unbelievable series of events led to the deadliest commercial aviation accident in history on the island of Tenerife on this date in 1977. Continue reading →

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A Stormy Week: Three Storm Systems in Seven Days

Posted on March 27, 2017 by murray

Two more severe weather events are in the cards for Central Alabama over the next week after tonight’s event ends before midnight. Continue reading →

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Severe Storms Over North Alabama; Storms Intensifying Over Eastern Mississippi As Well

Posted on March 27, 2017 by murray

Strong to severe storms continue across Alabama at this hour, with more storms intensifying over Mississippi. Continue reading →

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March 27, 1994: The Goshen United Methodist Church Tornado

Posted on March 27, 2017 by murray

What began as a peaceful Palm Sunday quickly changed to a black day day in Alabama weather history when a powerful tornado ripped through northeast Alabama. Continue reading →

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What Does the Public Want From A Weather Forecast?

Posted on March 26, 2017 by murray

In this special guest post, Dr. Chuck Doswell wonders why people keep complaining when weather forecasts aren’t perfect. Continue reading →

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Satellite Sheldon on the Weekend’s Active Weather

Posted on March 24, 2017 by murray

Satellite Sheldon’s take on this weekend’s active weather across Alabama and the Southland. Continue reading →

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Preparing to Launch

Posted on March 22, 2017 by murray

Pizitz Middle School Sixth grader Faye Miceli penned this guest post about their exciting adventures in weather leading up to their weather balloon launch. Continue reading →

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Storms Over Etowah and Cherokee Counties Into Georgia Now

Posted on March 21, 2017 by murray

The storms over Northeast Alabama are now into Georgia. A cold front will bring much cooler weather for tomorrow. Continue reading →

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The March 21, 1932 Outbreak: Sylacauga

Posted on March 21, 2017 by murray

A third wave of tornadoes affected Alabama during the evening hours on March 21, 1932. One of the hardest hit communities was Sylacauga. Continue reading →

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The March 21, 1932 Outbreak: My God, It’s A Cyclone!

Posted on March 21, 2017 by murray

Chilton County was arguably the hardest hit of the counties affected by the March 21, 1932 tornado outbreak with two destructive long track tornadoes that killed over 49 and 31 people respectively. Continue reading →

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