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Today in Weather History 2/12/1945: Deadly Tornadoes Amidst War News
On Monday, February 12, 1945, the front pages of newspapers around the country were dominated by reports from the different theaters of World War II. The main headlines carried news about the meeting between the Big Three (FDR, Churchill and … Continue reading
Cold Front will Put an End to the Clouds, Showers, Humidity and Unseasonable Warmth
Clouds are thick across much of Central Alabama late on this Sunday morning. They are moving southeast ahead of a cold front that will be also moving southeast across the area today and tonight. That front is near Memphis at … Continue reading
Weather Roundup for 2/10/17: Winter Heat in the Plains; Winter Not Far Away
A big ridge of high pressure across the Southern Plains, as well as downslope from the Rockies will lead to some hot weather over northeastern Mexico, the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma today. It was already a sizzling 90F at Canadian … Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0031 Has Been Canceled for all Alabama Counties as of 9:50pm
The severe thunderstorm watch has been canceled for all Alabama counties. The severe weather threat has ended for the night. Heavy showers are pushing south and southeastward across Chilton, Coosa, Clay and Cleburne Counties. Heavy rain will be the main … Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0031 Status Update 8:58pm: Down to Cherokee, Etowah, St. Clair Now
The severe threat has diminished for Central Alabama as the atmosphere stabilizes. The line of showers with some lightning continues pushing southeastward. Expect moderate to heavy rain and the line passes. The watch will probably be canceled in the next … Continue reading
Storms Moving Through Birmingham Area; Not Severe
Storms are moving through the Birmingham Metro at this hour. They are generally between I-59 and I-459. Lots of heavy rain, some gusty winds. But little lightning and no hail. Other storms are south of Albertville and approaching Ashville in … Continue reading
Nasty Storms Pushing East and Southeast, New Warning Includes Tuscaloosa
The storm dropping into Tuscaloosa from the northwest shows strong signs of high winds. Doppler radar velocities are over 95 mph at 4000 feet, which could easily reach the ground as 65-70 mph winds. There is also the potential for … Continue reading
