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Active Rain and Storms Today and Monday, Drier/Hotter for Midweek
Showers and storms will increase across North and Central Alabama by mid-morning, becoming numerous and heavy in the afternoon, with rainfall amounts ranging from 0.15 to 1.25 inches; no severe weather is expected, though some strong, gusty winds are possible. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Franklin and Lawrence Counties.
A strong thunderstorm just to the northwest of Haleyville, or just south east of Phil Campbell, moving to the east north east at 20 miles an hour. Continue reading
Morning Beneficial Rains in Many Areas; Strong Storms over South Alabama
Showers and storms began forming over eastern Mississippi after midnight, moving east-northeast across Central Alabama by early morning, bringing beneficial rains to numerous counties. Later in the morning, additional storms developed in South Central Alabama, with temperatures ranging from the 70s in rain-cooled areas to the 80s in sunnier regions, and more showers expected in the afternoon and evening. Continue reading
Saturday Morning Briefing Video: Unusually Wet Week Ahead for Alabama
Alabama is set to experience an unusually wet week with frequent showers and thunderstorms due to a persistent stationary front and broad troughing pattern. This increased rainfall will help moderate temperatures, keeping highs mostly in the 80s. Continue reading
Showers and Storms A Little More Widespread Than Expected
Showers and storms have become a little more widespread in areas northwest of I-59 this afternoon. The strongest storms are in Sumter County in West Central Alabama. They are near Emelle and Livingston. The storm near Livingston may even produce … Continue reading
An Oppressively Hot July Sunday
It’s a hot one out there on this Sunday afternoon across Alabama, with temperatures Continue reading
Sunday Video Briefing: A Break in the Heat by Midweek
Above normal temperatures will continue through Wednesday with a break in the heat as a cold front approaches from the north. Continue reading
4 a.m. Advisory: 979 mb at Landfall
Weatherflow and National Ocean Service stations near Matagorda recently reported pressures near 981 mb (28.97 inches) inside the eye of Beryl. Continue reading
Beryl Makes Landfall
Landfall occurred around 3:50 a.m. at Matagorda, Texas as a category one hurricane with 80 mph winds. Continue reading
Matagorda CIty in Eye Since Before 3 a.m.
They will be the landfall point shortly. Continue reading
