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Welcome to May!
Photograph by Kathy Bell, owner of kbella photography. Updated with 1981-2010 Climatological Norms The fifth month of the year is one of my favorites in Central Alabama. We see some of the finest weather of the year, with runs of … Continue reading
Severe Threat Over
The severe weather threat is over tonight for Central Alabama. There will be some heavy showers with occasional lightning and thunder and gusty winds The rain will be out of the area by morning and the stage will be set … Continue reading
Tornado Watch Canceled
The tornado watch has been canceled. Here is the radar at 8:25 p.m.
So Far So Good…
7:56 PM WATCH UPDATE The tornado watch has been canceled for Fayette, Pickens, Walker and Winston Counties. The tornado watch continues for Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Chilton, Etowah, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Marengo, Perry, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega and Tuscaloosa … Continue reading
Getting Ready for Round 3
Here is an overview of the southeastern U.S. this afternoon, with the dewpoints prominently displayed and wind arrows to show the low level flow. There has been a lot of discussion about convection along the coast cutting off the return … Continue reading
Tornado Watch Coming to our West
Here is an update on the Alabama Weather Situation at 12:30. The third and final round of our multi-day severe weather event is kicking off right now as thunderstorms fire over northeastern Louisiana. The airmass over Alabama and Mississippi is … Continue reading
Strong Winds Behind the Main Storms
Winds gusted to 52 mph at the Birmingham Airport at 12:02 a.m. as a wake low or gravity wave developed behind the strong storms that moved through the area. Be prepared to winds gusting to 50-60 mph after the main … Continue reading
Jefferson County Warning Expired, Storms Weaker Overall
The tornado warning for Jefferson County has expired. There is significant damage in Bessemer along Oak Street and at Highway 150 near Carolina Avenue. An apartment building has been damaged. UAB West Hospital was hit. The tornado has weakened. We … Continue reading
Tornado Emergency Jefferson County
What could be a significant tornado is moving through western Jefferson County. The storm has a TDS and very strong couplet. Tornado reported on the ground at Powder Plant Rd. It will pass near Hueytown and Pleasant Grove, Dolomite, Fairfield, … Continue reading
3 Major Tornado Situations in Birmingham/Tuscaloosa
Three major tornado situations in the Birmingham/Tuscaloosa Metro now. A tornado has moved across the southern part of the Tuscaloosa area. It has caused a good bit of damage. Hargrove Rd. is blocked on te back side of Woodland Forest. … Continue reading
