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Lightning Starting To Pick Up On West Alabama Storms
A line of storms stretching from just west of Cullman, down to the southwest to Tuscaloosa, and back to Aliceville, is starting to intensify and lightning is increasing. A strong storm is located at Jasper and stretches up to the … Continue reading
Keep An Eye Open On This Storm Approaching Jacksonville
This strong thunderstorm is starting to show signs of rotation. There is no warning currently in effect for this storm, but it is worth keeping an eye on it. Jacksonville and Piedmont are the next towns in the path. Expect … Continue reading
Significant Weather Advisory for Calhoun and St. Clair Counties Until 7:45 PM
A strong thunderstorm was located near Ragland, moving to the northeast at 40 MPH. Expect heavy rainfall, hail, and frequent lightning. There is a possibility that this storm could strengthen. Locations impacted include: Anniston, Jacksonville, Piedmont, Saks, Glencoe, Weaver, Ragland, … Continue reading
Storms Are Producing Hail But Are Still Below Severe Limits
Within the past 30 minutes (of this post) a few storms developed in Jefferson and Shelby county that produced pea-size hail. This will be the issue with some of the storms tonight, as the second and third lines move closer. … Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Possible
The Storm Prediction Center is discussing issuing a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for areas in far south-central Kentucky, portions of middle into eastern Tennessee, eastern Mississippi, north and central Alabama, and northwest Georgia. MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 0339 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN … Continue reading
Storms Are Starting To Move In
A broken line of showers with a few embedded thunderstorms are pushing their way across the northwestern part of the state at and is approaching the I-65 corridor. Another line of heavier rain and thunderstorms will be pushing across the … Continue reading
Late Afternoon Weather Update
Currently at 4PM across the state, a few showers have developed in Autauga county just south of Billingsley. Showers are starting to push across the Mississippi-Alabama state line in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Marion, and Lamar counties. There are no active … Continue reading
SPC Upgrades Severe Weather Risk
The Storm Prediction Center upgraded the severe weather risk for the northern half of Alabama for this afternoon and tonight from MARGINAL to SLIGHT. Here is an excellent graphic explaining the different risk tiers: THOUGHTS ON THE THREAT …Available moisture … Continue reading
