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PTC8 Set to Become Tropical Storm Helene, While Tropical Depression Gordon Struggles in the Atlantic
Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight is likely to become Tropical Storm Helene overnight, bringing heavy rain and coastal flooding to the Carolinas, while Tropical Depression Gordon weakens in the Atlantic with minimal impacts. Continue reading
PTC8 Likely to Become Tropical Storm Helene, Bringing Heavy Rain, Winds, and Coastal Flooding to the Carolinas
Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Helene overnight, delivering heavy rain, gusty winds, and coastal flooding across the Carolinas through Monday Continue reading
Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight Forms, Moving Toward Carolinas, Will Bring Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding
A developing tropical system off the coast of South Carolina is expected to bring heavy rains, gusty winds, and dangerous coastal flooding as it approaches land on Monday. Continue reading
Fewer Showers, Warmer/Drier Days Ahead for Alabama; but Eyes on the Tropics
While Alabama sees fewer showers and a warming trend this week, attention shifts to Invest 95L off the South Carolina coast, with models indicating possible tropical development in the next 18-24 hours. Continue reading
Crest Forecast Increased at Courtland…Highest Level Since 1965
The flood warning for Big Nance Creek at Courtland has been extended with the crest forecast increased to 21.5 feet, worsening the flood impact and making several streets impassable. Continue reading
Sunday Morning Update on the Tropics: System Trying to Get Its Act Together Off Coast of Carolinas; Gordon Still With Us
Tropical Storm Gordon is expected to weaken into a depression as it continues battling wind shear, while Invest 95L off the Southeastern U.S. coast could develop into a tropical system with impacts on the Carolinas early this week. Continue reading
Flash Flood Watches Have Expired…Rain Shifting West, Coverage Will Be Less Today
The flash flood threat has lessened enough for flash flood watches to expire. There will be showers today that will produce heavy rain in spots, but they will be fewer and farther between. Continue reading
Sunday Weather Briefing Video: Flash Flood Threat Continues Though This Morning
The threat of flash flooding will continue through Sunday morning across Alabama, but rainfall should gradually diminish later today and Monday and drier conditions will take over for the rest of the week. Continue reading
Additional Flash Flooding Concerns for Northwest/North Central Alabama…and Serious Flash Flooding Ongoing in Houston/Henry Counties in Southeast Alabama
The WPC has issued two mesoscale precipitation discussions recently for Alabama. Continue reading
Rainfall Intensifying Again over Northwest and North Central Alabama
A band of rainfall across North and Central Alabama is intensifying this evening, increasing the risk of flooding in already waterlogged areas. Continue reading
