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Debby 7 p.m. Advisory Talking Points
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to strengthen as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico, potentially reaching hurricane strength before making landfall on the Florida Gulf coast late Sunday night or early Monday. The storm is forecasted to bring significant storm surge, heavy rainfall, and dangerous surf conditions, with the potential for life-threatening impacts along the coast. Continue reading
Tropical Storm Debby Forms…Will Become Hurricane Before Landfall Monday in Florida Big Bend…Threat to Georgia/Carolina Coasts
Tropical Storm Debby, with sustained winds of 40 mph, is moving northwest and is expected to turn northward on Sunday. A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the Florida Gulf coast, with Debby possibly reaching hurricane strength at landfall, bringing 4-7 feet of storm surge, heavy rainfall up to 18 inches, and the risk of tornadoes and dangerous surf along the coast. Continue reading
Tuesday Morning Weather Briefing Video: Heating Up
This week, expect a continuation of hot and humid conditions with a mix of sun and clouds. Warm days and mild nights will persist, with chances of scattered storms throughout, keeping the weather pattern typical for this time of year. Continue reading
Strong Storms Over Northeast, East Alabama
Be alert for strong gusty winds, torrential rains, and dangerous lightning. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherokee County
Be alert for damaging winds, torrential rains, dangerous lightning, and possibly some small hail. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Marshall, Jackson, and DeKalb Counties
Be alert for wind gusts to 60 mph in the warning polygons, with 40 mph gusts possible in the blue special weather statement polygons. There could be some small hail, but not likely. Torrential rains and very dangerous lightning is occurring as well. Continue reading
Flash Flood Warning for Birmingham Metro
A big, dangerous storm is moving through the Birmmingham Metro at this time. It has a tremendous amount of very dangerous lightning and torrential rains. Be in a safe place as it moves through. If you must be out, stay away from flooded areas. Continue reading
Alabama Update at 3:45 p.m.
Strong storms continue across Central Alabama this afternoon. They have very heavy rain, dangerous lightning and some gusty winds. Be alert to their presence and go indoors if you hear thunder or see threatening clouds. Continue reading
UPDATED 3pm: Flash Flood Warning for Portions of Cullman and Morgan Counties
Radar estimates indicate over 1.5 inches of rain has fallen from southern Cullman northeast through eastern sections of the city to areas north of AL-157 west of Pleasant View. Flooding could be occurring or is imminent. Continue reading
Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Marion and Lamar Counties
Very heavy rainfall from thunderstorms is dumping more heavy rains across our flash flood warning area this afternoon. The storms are back building over the same areas and more storms are moving in from the west. The area is very primed for excessive rainfall this afternoon and tonight. Continue reading
