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Patchy Dense Fog Will Form
Skies have cleared quickly over the northern half of the area, and the clearing is progressing southward as our disturbance pulls away. Areas that saw measurable rain today will be especially susceptible. Be alert to the presence of the fog … Continue reading
A Few Sprinkles
Here is a picture of some precipitation falling from clouds over Trussville a short while ago. Some of that is virga, or precipitation that is evaporating before reaching the ground. But some of it is reaching the ground in the … Continue reading
The 1985 Northwest Alabama Winter Storm
On Friday, February 1, 1985, the forecasts were dire for the Birmingham area and much of Central Alabama. It was expected to be the biggest winter storm since the 1982 ice storm. Winter storm warnings were issued for the area … Continue reading
Welcome to February!
Photograph by Kathy Bell, owner of kbella photography. February 2nd is Candlemas Day. It is the traditional midpoint of winter. By early February, Alabama is beginning to really feel the move toward spring. Days are lengthening and average temperatures are … Continue reading
Adairsville GA Hit by Large Tornado
The thunderstorm that displayed impressive rotation over Calhoun and Cleburne Counties went on to produce a large tornado in Northwest Georgia a short time later. The tornado struck near Lindale GA at 10:01 a.m. CST. It crossed I-75 near Adairsville … Continue reading
Severe Threat Increasing South Central Alabama into Georgia
Jim Stefkovich at the NWS Birmingham sent a note along to voice their concern about the increasing potential for severe weather over South Central and Southeast Alabama up into the Atlanta area. He posted this excerpt from the latest SPC … Continue reading
Dangerous Storm South of Jacksonville
Very dangerous couplet is northeast of Anniston now. It is passing southeast of Jacksonville. Folks between Whites Plains and Whites Gap up toward Holley Crossroads and Jenkins should be in their safe place. New warning coming for Cleburne County.
Flood Advisory for Birmingham Metro
Here are rainfall amounts estimated by Doppler radar since yesterday afternoon. Here is the text of the advisory: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED AN * URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR MINOR FLOODING OF POOR DRAINAGE … Continue reading
Heavy Rain/Gusty Winds in Birmingham Metro
Storms are now moving into the Birmingham area right now with torrential rains and gusty winds. These storms are part of the main line that has slowed over the past couple of hours. It now extends from west of Gadsden … Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Marengo/Hale
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Hale, Marengo [AL] till 8:45 AM CST. It will pass near or between Faunsdale and Gallion. Dangerous storm near Linden will cross US-80 between Demopolis and Uniontown, eventually heading toward … Continue reading
