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Potential Tropical Cyclone Five/Ernesto – Monday Morning Update
Potential Tropical Cyclone Five/Ernesto is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by early Thursday as it moves north of Puerto Rico, bringing potential impacts to the Lesser Antilles and Puerto Rico before possibly affecting Bermuda by Saturday morning. Continue reading
PTC #5 Has Been Designated: Will be Strengthening as it Brings Tropical Storm Conditions to the Northern Leewards/Puerto Rico
Potential Tropical Cyclone Five is expected to impact parts of the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico before recurving out over the open Atlantic, with no anticipated effects on the United States. Continue reading
We Will Have Potential Tropical Cyclone Five at 4 p.m.
This will allow the NHC to begin issuing products on the system that is about 1000 miles east of the Windward Islands. Continue reading
Alabama Weather Summary: Sunday Sunshine
Skies are clear across most of Alabama today, with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s and lower humidity making for a pleasant afternoon. Continue reading
Early Afternoon Update on 98L
Invest 98L is likely to develop into a tropical depression within the next couple of days, with minimal threat to the U.S. East Coast, but residents in the northeastern Caribbean should prepare for potential tropical storm conditions starting Tuesday. Continue reading
Sunday Morning Video Briefing: Dog Days Coming to an End
This week brings classic August weather with hot, sunny days and lower humidity to start, gradually transitioning to more humid conditions and scattered storms by midweek. Expect temperatures in the low to mid-90s with increasing chances of afternoon thunderstorms as we head toward the weekend. Continue reading
Heat Advisories Issued for Tomorrow
The NWS in Birmingham has issued a Heat Advisory for tomorrow for heat index values that are expected to reach 106F across West Central Alabama. Surrounding offices in Mobile and Jackson also have advisories in effect for portions of the warning areas. Continue reading
A Late Afternoon Look at Debby
Tropical Storm Debby is currently lingering near the Georgia/South Carolina border, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. The storm is expected to drift eastward before turning northward, potentially making landfall between Charleston and Myrtle Beach early Thursday. Continue reading
Tropical Storm Debby Update – Late This Evening
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to bring strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall to the area from Georgia to the Carolinas, starting tomorrow. While significant wind damage is not anticipated, the heavy rain could lead to widespread severe flooding. Continue reading
Reports from the Nature Coast
It has been an exhilarating and wild night in Perry, Florida as the eye of Hurricane Debby passed just east of the town putting us in the western eyewall for several hours. Continue reading
