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Record Rainfall for the Date
3.12 inches of rain has fallen at the Birmingham Airport so far today through 8:15 a.m. This is a new record rainfall for July 4th in the Magic City. The former record (2.10″) was recorded in the first year we … Continue reading
Will It Rain All Day?
The answer is…no. Almost everyone will see rain today, but there will be breaks. The current band of rain covering nearly all of North Central Alabama is beginning to slowly diminish at this hour. It should end over western Alabama … Continue reading
Serious Situation in Birmingham Metro
A serious flash flooding situation is in effect in the Birmingham Metro. John Talbot reports that Homewood Police and Fire have a major water rescue/evacuation in progress at apartments off Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham Fire and Rescue also performing water rescues. … Continue reading
Village Creek Situation
LATE REPORT Village Creek now at 10.93 feet and still rising. ORIGINAL POST You can see from this flood gauge graphic how rapidly the water has risen on Village Creek in western Birmingham. Additional very heavy rain is falling in … Continue reading
More Showers/Storms
Another round of showers and thunderstorms is moving across much of the same area that experienced a couple of rounds of storms this afternoon. Showers and storms extend from the Alabaster area down through Calera, Maplesville and Marion. Other storms … Continue reading
Update on the Storms
Four areas of storms to worry about tonight: 1. Chilton County storms are quite strong, but not severe. Lots of lightning and heavy rain as well as gusty winds. They are straddling I-65 around Lomax and Clanton. They will be … Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Our Future?
Strong thunderstorms have developed afternoon across Central Alabama. One storm that has moved out of Chilton County and is now crossing Coosa County around Lake Mitchell has produced hail to 1.5 inches in diameter, including numerous reports of large hail … Continue reading
Strong Storms Affecting SE Walker, Northern Jefferson
The NWS has issued a Significant Weather Alert for southeastern Walker and northern Jefferson Counties. Strong storms from Dora and Sumiton over to Morris and Kimberly will push east southeast, affecting Pinson, Gardendale and Center Point. Heavy rain, frequent lightning … Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Calhoun County
Strong thunderstorms moving from Etowah County into Calhoun County have intensified and are now considered to be severe. They extend from Hokes Bluff to Ohatchee to Ragland. Areas in the path include Piedmont, Wellington, Jacksonville, Weaver and northern parts of … Continue reading
Thunderstorms Continuing Throughout North-Central Alabama
This just in at 2:40 of storm clouds moving into Limestone County by Blake Williams: ORIGINAL POST: Showers and thunderstorms continue forming over North-Central Alabama this afternoon. Storms are also affecting Southern Walker County and Cullman Counties, moving eastward toward … Continue reading
