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The March 21, 1932 Outbreak: Northport
We continue to look at the historic outbreak of March 21, 1932, including the tornado that devastated Northport. Continue reading
The March 21, 1932 Outbreak: Columbiana
March 21, 1932 tornado outbreak still is the biggest in Alabama history. Today, we look at the disaster from the perspective of the communities that were affected. Continue reading
Learning To Be Launch Weather Officers
Nearly 400 sixth graders at Pizitz Middle School will receive some meteorological training as they learn to be Launch Weather Officers for their weather balloon project. Continue reading
The First Tornado Forecast
A very fortunate set of events five days apart involving Tinker AFB led to the initiation of tornado forecasts. While it may have been pressure from above that led the Air Force meteorologists to make their breakthrough forecast, it was nonetheless a success. Continue reading
Nice Today, Nearly Perfect Tomorrow and Tuesday
After a cool morning, a beautiful day is in progress across Alabama. Monday and Tuesday promise to be nearly perfect weather wise. Continue reading
The Heat is On
Record heat affected the West yesterday. More heat today across the Plains with some middle 90s. Continue reading
Satellite Sheldon Updates Us on the Cherry Blossom Crisis
A low of 22F in Washington D.C. overnight means that the early growth of the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin may have experienced severe damage. Continue reading
On this Date in 2008: The SEC Basketball Tournament Tornado Miracle Shot
On this date in 2008, a miracle shot in the SEC Basketball Tournament sent a game into overtime and averted a major tragedy. Continue reading
National Weather Podcast Month Rolls On
March is National Weather Podcast Month, highlighting the great new weather shows out there! Continue reading
Satellite Sheldon: An Update for the Northeast; It Doesn’t Look Good for the Cherry Blossoms
An update on the nor’easter forecast from the satellite perspective, but things don’t look good for DC’s cherry blossoms. Continue reading
