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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Shelby County
At 409 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Pelham, moving east at 20 mph. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 9 p.m. CDT for East Central
Thunderstorms in northern Alabama, southern Tennessee, and northern Georgia are intensifying due to a remnant MCV and favorable conditions, increasing the risk of damaging winds and large hail as they spread into northern Georgia and South Carolina. Continue reading
Storms Increasing in North Alabama…Strong Storms Continue Across South Central Alabama As Well
Severe storms are intensifying across North and West Central Alabama, particularly near Decatur and along the Alabama/Tennessee border in Jackson County. Meanwhile, storms in South Central Alabama remain sub-severe, stretching from east of Montgomery along I-85 down into Choctaw County. Continue reading
The Alabama Weather Summary at Noon: Heat Indices at or near 105; Heat Advisories in Effect
It is hot and humid across Alabama with storms developing over South central Alabama. More storms will develop over North Central Alabama this afternoon. All of the storms will grow in intensity and could be capable of producing damaging wind gusts. Continue reading
A Few Late Morning Notes on Ernesto
Hurricane Ernesto made landfall in Southampton Parish, Bermuda, early this morning with a central pressure potentially as low as 970 mb, tying records with past hurricanes. As Ernesto continues to impact the region, large swells are reaching the U.S. East Coast, with wave periods extending up to 12 seconds, much longer than the typical 6-12 seconds observed on calm days, posing a significant threat to coastal areas. Continue reading
Saturday Weather Briefing Video: Severe Weather Possible Today and Tomorrow
Severe weather is possible today and tomorrow across North and Central Alabama as a cold front sags in from the north. Damaging winds are the primary threat. Continue reading
9 O’clock Notes on Ernesto: Winds Gusting to Hurricane Force at Bermuda
Winds gusted to 74 mph last hour at L.F. Wade International Airport on Bermuda. Continue reading
Ernesto Enroute to Bermuda: Hurricane Warnings, Storm Surge, and Flooding Threats Loom
Hurricane Ernesto is on a path towards Bermuda, with dangerous winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall expected to impact the island by Friday night through Saturday. Continue reading
Ernesto Strengthens as it Approaches the Virgin Islands: Latest Updates and Forecasts
Tropical Storm Ernesto is strengthening as it approaches the Virgin Islands, with the potential to reach hurricane status tonight. Significant impacts are expected across the region, including dangerous wind gusts, heavy rainfall, and storm surge, with Bermuda also at risk of substantial impacts later this week. Continue reading
We Have Tropical Storm Ernesto
Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for several islands, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, indicating that tropical storm conditions are expected within the next 36 hours. Continue reading
