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Severe Weather Threat Winding Down
The rain has ended at the Birmingham Airport and it appears that we will fall just short of one inch of rain today. 0.89 inches had fallen through 2:12 p.m Still, we are grateful for the beneficial rains and even … Continue reading
Rain/Storms Moving Northeastward
Well, as advertised rain and thunderstorms are pushing northeastward across much of Alabama on this Saturday afternoon. Rain is overspreading the Birmingham Metro at this hour. But the storms are not severe. So far there have been a couple of … Continue reading
Watching Band of Storms Forming Over West Alabama
Showers and embedded thunderstorms are fairly widespread across North Central and East Central Alabama late this morning. A band of storms over Southwest and South Alabama is the main concern for Central Alabama though as we head toward the afternoon … Continue reading
Storms Lifting into Birmingham Metro
Thunderstorms over Bibb and western Chilton County are lifting north northeastward toward the Birmingham Metro at this hour. They will affect Shelby County between 10:40 – 11 a.m. and then move across Jefferson County between 11 – 11:45 a.m. These … Continue reading
Quick Look at Alabama Weather Situation – 9:45 a.m.
Here is a quick look at the Alabama Weather Situation on this Sunday morning. A dynamic weather system is affecting the Deep South and will bring widespread rain and thunderstorms to Alabama today, including a severe weather threat for parts … Continue reading
The November 1950 Cold Wave
Alabamians paid little attention to the weather forecast on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 1950. The Birmingham News carried a lead article about the many blessings of the day, including bountiful food, talking about the day’s candied yams, crisp white celery, … Continue reading
An Update on the Severe Weather Situation for Tomorrow
After a very nice late fall Saturday across Central Alabama today with highs in the upper 60s to near 70F and lots of sunshine, thin high clouds are overspreading the area this evening. The clouds are patchy, so you can … Continue reading
A 1957 Reminder About the Fall Tornado Season
November 17, 1957 was a Sunday. Newspaper headlines chronicled a deadly crash of the New york Central passenger train, The Chicagoan, in Michigan. The crash killed one and injured 32. Another train crash in France killed 28. Seventeen people, including … Continue reading
Flood Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service In Birmingham Has Issued An – Urban And Small Stream Flood Advisory For Southern Jefferson County In Alabama Northern Shelby County In Alabama – Until 1245 AM CST. These are Doppler Radar estimated rainfall amounts so … Continue reading
Heavy Rain Falling
Heavy rain is falling tonight across parts of North Central Alabama generally in the I-20 corridor just to the north of a frontal boundary and low pressure system. It is a rough drive right now from Hoover to Tuscaloosa on … Continue reading
