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Storms Weakening Over North Alabama; But More Storms Overnight and Strong to Severe Storms Tomorrow Afternoon
Storms have weakened across North and West Central Alabama, but activity is expected to pick back up overnight and into tomorrow afternoon, with strong storms possible southeast of I-59. Continue reading
A Comprehensive Look at Tropical Storm Helene at 4:30 p.m.
Helene is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane before making landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast, with significant impacts anticipated well beyond the storm’s center due to its large size. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Wind and Hail for Parts of Marion and Lamar Counties Until 5 pm
At 408 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Detroit, or 12 miles west of Hamilton, moving east at 35 mph. Continue reading
Northern Gulf Coast Will Have to Be Vigilant As 97L/Future Helene Plots it Course
There is still a great deal of uncertainty. This large spread in tracks means we can pin down impacts for any specific areas, but all interests along the northern and northeastern Gulf Coast have to be vigilant. Continue reading
Invest 97L Designated; Could Become Major Hurricane in the Gulf
The disturbance in the Caribbean is forecast to become a named storm (Helene) over the next 48 hours and a hurricane by Tuesday afternoon. It will move into the Gulf of Mexico and quickly reach the northern Gulf Coast late Thursday, possible as a major hurricane. Interests from Louisiana to the west coast of Florida should be monitoring the latest information and reviewing their hurricane plans. Continue reading
Hurricane Center Ups Probabilities on Caribbean/Gulf Disturbance, Look at 12z Global Models
It is becoming more clear that we will be dealing with a strong tropical cyclone in the Gulf of Mexico by midweek with a threat to the northern Gulf Coast by late Thursday and Friday. Continue reading
Sunday Morning Update: A Hot Sunday, Gulf Coast Eyeing the Tropics
It’s another hot one across Alabama on this first day of Fall, but our eyes keeping checking out the models for the latest ideas on what our tropical system in the Caribbean will do as it moves into the Gulf later this week as expected. Continue reading
Sunday Weather Briefing Video: More Heat, Then Tropical Trouble in the Gulf
Hot again today, Monday and Tuesday before cooler conditions arrive with some rain for midweek. We will be watching what may become Tropical Storm or Hurricane Helene in the western Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico this week. Continue reading
A Hot Saturday Across Central Alabama
Saturday was a hot day across Central Alabama. Tomorrow promises to be hot as well. Continue reading
Tropics Update: Bye Bye to Gordon; Watching the CAG
The remnants of Gordon have dissipated, but there is a chance for redevelopment later this week as the system moves into a more favorable environment, while a separate tropical disturbance associated with the Central American Gyre may also develop in the coming days. Continue reading
