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Calmer, But Not Over
Things have calmed considerably this evening across Alabama. A large mass of might to moderate rain covered much of Blount and Cullman Counties, with heavier rain into Marshall County. Rain was exiting southeastern Cleburne and Randolph Counties, heading into Georgia. … Continue reading
Big Storms Moving into Cullman County
Strong storms over eastern Winston and northwestern Walker Counties are going to be moving into Cullman County before 1:15 p.m. Be ready for very heavy rain, frequent lightning and winds that could gust to 40 mph. Winds gusted to 43 … Continue reading
Storms Spreading Across Western Alabama
A complex of thunderstorms weakened this morning as it moved across Mississippi. But as it collapsed, it sent out a spreading outflow boundary that looked almost like one made by a pebble being dropped in a pond. That outflow spread … Continue reading
Storng Storms in West Alabama
In addition to the strong storms that have developed over the northeastern part of the Birmingham metro area, there are strong storms over Pickens County in West Alabama as well. They extend northward into southern Lamar County. Radar returns have … Continue reading
Storms to the Left, Storms to the Right, and then Boom!
We were sitting in our office in Trussville working away when there was a rumbling sound outside. This was followed by a second loud rumble. Someone said, “Was that thunder?” Nah. Couldn’t be. I had just looked at the radar … Continue reading
Talkin’ Tropics
Tropical depression number two has formed in the northwestern Caribbean. It is nearing Belize, but will emerge back over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico tomorrow. The big ridge of high pressure to the north is expected to keep it far … Continue reading
Strong Storms Over Eastern Alabama
An upper level disturbance swinging across Alabama continues to trigger showers and storms tonight over eastern Alabama. The showers and storms are fairly widespread from northeastern Shelby and northern Talladega Counties through Calhoun, Cleburne, Cherokee, Etowah and DeKalb Counties. The … Continue reading
Strong Storm over Northeast Jefferson
Showers and a few thunderstorms continue across parts of North and Central Alabama this afternoon. The strongest storm in Central Alabama is over Northeast Jefferson County near Clay. It is producing heavy rain and frequent lightning. It will push into … Continue reading
A Few Isolated Storms
A few isolated thunderstorms continue across Central Alabama this afternoon. The strongest one was in northern Pickens County crossing US-82 between Columbus MS and Reform. This storm was producing very heavy rain and frequent lightning. It was moving northeast toward … Continue reading
Showers/Storms Developing
Scattered showers are trying to form on this Father’s Day afternoon across Central Alabama. The heaviest one at this hour is on the Marshall/Etowah County line between Albertville and Gadsden. It is approaching US-431 near and south of Boaz. It … Continue reading
