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Tropical Storm Sara Moves Inland…Moisture Could Enhance Rainfall Along Gulf Coast This Week
Sara has moved inland in Belize and will weaken today. The moisture from the system will be entrained into our system along the northern Gulf Coast this week, setting the stage for heavy rainfall over southern Alabama and along the coast Tuesday. Continue reading
Sunday Weather Briefing Video: Another Beautiful Day for Your Sunday
Today will be another beautiful and mild day across Alabama, but changes are in the offing in the days ahead. Continue reading
Rafael Strengthens, Eyes Northern Gulf Coast Later This Week
Tropical Storm Rafael is intensifying near the Cayman Islands, with impacts expected in western Cuba tonight and potential rain, gusty winds, and coastal flooding along the northern Gulf Coast later this week. Continue reading
Tropics Alert: Depression Eighteen Forms, Heading for Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Cuba, and the Gulf
Tropical Depression Eighteen has formed in the south-central Caribbean Sea, with gradual strengthening expected as it moves northwest towards Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and western Cuba. Continue reading
Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 Has Been Designated
PTC 18 will become Hurricane Rafael in coming days, moving toward Cuba and then the Gulf. Continue reading
Warm Sunday Across Alabama; Hurricane Hunters Investigating 97-L, Could be a PTC This Afternoon
Overall, the week features a transition from warm, mostly dry conditions to a period of cloudier skies, rain, and breezy weather, before a sunny conclusion. We will be tracking what will be Hurricane Rafael in the Gulf. Continue reading
Subtropical Storm Patty Moving Away from the Azores
Patty is moving away from the Azores and is expected to transition to a post-tropical state soon, with impacts gradually lessening in the region. Continue reading
Sunday Weather Briefing Video: A Beautiful Sunday; Watching the Western Caribbean
With November starting under high pressure, expect clear skies and warm temperatures for Alabama, while monitoring rip current risks at the coast and potential tropical developments that could impact the Gulf later this week Continue reading
Quick Tropical Update
Indications are that Hurricane Rafael will form over the western Caribbean early in the week and move into the Central Gulf, where wind shear will take a toll on the system and likely weaken it. Continue reading
Tropical Storm Nadine Has Formed; No Threat to the US
Tropical Storm Nadine formed early this morning and is expected to bring tropical storm conditions, heavy rainfall, and the potential for flash flooding to Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula before making landfall later today. Continue reading
