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An Update on Tonight’s Severe Weather Threat
We continue to monitor a severe weather threat for the northern and central parts of Alabama for the overnight hours tonight. An approaching upper level trough will power a cold front that will move through the state tonight and trigger … Continue reading
Showers for a Lucky Few
Just a quick check of Central Alabama weather right here before 11 a.m. A few lucky folks across northern Pickens, northern Tuscaloosa into western Jefferson County have seen some decent showers over the past ninety minutes or so. No lightning … Continue reading
A Miserable Day Across Central and North Alabama
It is a miserable day across most of Central Alabama behind a strong cold front. Temperatures are in the 30s in and north of the I-59 Corridor, and in the 40s further south. Temperatures will continue to slowly fall through … Continue reading
A Little Wintry Mix
Temperatures are near or below freezing now northwest of a line from southern Lamar County through Marion, Fayette and Winston Counties on into the Huntsville area. Rain, freezing rain and sleet continues across the area with freezing temperatures. We can’t … Continue reading
Front Pushing Southeast; Rain Area has Stalled Temporarily
A quick update before Brian posts his video. The cold front now extends from near Anniston to Sylacauga to Selma to Coffeeville in Clarke County. The intensity of the radar echoes has diminished along the leading line. There hasn’t been … Continue reading
Temperature Has Fallen from 70F to 56F in 14 minutes in Tuscaloosa
Our strong cold front just passed Tuscaloosa right now where it has fallen from 70F at 3:42 to 60F at 3:49 a.m. to 56F at 3:56 a.m. Heavy rain was falling. Winds gusted to 30 mph. At Columbus MS, the … Continue reading
Tornado Near Holly Springs MS Tonight
Trained spotters reported a tornado on the ground at 930 p.m. east of Barr in Tate County MS. That tornado is now just east of the city of Holly Springs. It is crossing into Benton County. It will pass near … Continue reading
Here Comes da Front!
Comedian Flip Wilson famously said, “Here comes da Judge!” I am reminded of that saying as I watch the cold front charging across the landscape tonight. The cold front reached Memphis tonight between 7 and 8 p.m. The temperature dropped … Continue reading
Alabama NewsCenter Brings Holiday Joy with More GoodNews Stories!
From the 2016 holiday gift guide to Can’t Miss Alabama events and from homemade goodies to hometown heroes, this week’s edition of GoodNews Stories from Alabama NewsCenter will put you in the holiday spirit! Here are a few of our … Continue reading
Dense Fog Across Parts of the Area Tonight
Clearing skies are creating the environment for excellent radiational cooling tonight. This cooling has lowered the air temperature near the surface to the dew point and the result is widespread dense fog. The graphic shows the counties affected with visibility … Continue reading
