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Rain and Storms Out There
A surface low over Central Mississippi is triggering an area of showers and storms over West Central Alabama at this hour. They are moving northeast and will overspread much of the area, in opposition to what we thought earlier. They … Continue reading
Showers and Storms Growing
Showers and thunderstorms are becoming more widespread and heavier across North Central Alabama at mid-afternoon. Apparently, they may be forming as convergence increases along a stalled frontal system from Jackson MS to north of Birmingham. At 3 p.m, there were … Continue reading
Noon Forecast Update
A few showers and storms are forming at this hour over southern Tuscaloosa, Greene and northern Hale Counties in West central Alabama. This activity is pushing east southeastward into Bibb and Perry Counties and will eventually impact Shelby and Chilton … Continue reading
Tropical Update
HELENE: Tropical depression seven did manage to become a tropical storm Friday evening, very near the Mexican coast. The system should move completely inland today, bringing heavy rains to the mountainous areas near the coast. We will be keeping an … Continue reading
No More Warnings
The thunderstorm complex now over Central Alabama has weakened slightly and has not produced much in the way of severe weather reports, so the National Weather Service is canceling the warning. The high winds indicated on Doppler Radar never quite … Continue reading
Strong Winds Coming for Tuscaloosa
Strong winds with the storms over Tuscaloosa County are approaching the City of Tuscaloosa. The strongest winds will impact areas from Coker to Northport down US-82 through McFarland Mall all the way to Skyland. Be ready for 50-60 mph winds … Continue reading
TD7 Still Trying To Get Going
The GFS had predicted a week ago that tropical depression seven would regenerate over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. It looks like it might be right. The system is no threat to the northern Gulf Coast. From the National Hurricane … Continue reading
Rain, Storms Approaching I-20 Corridor
Storms continue pushing south southeastward this morning across North Central Alabama from Blount County near Blountsville, now entering northern Jefferson County, then extending across southern Walker, southern Fayette, southern Lamar and about to enter northern Pickens and Tuscaloosa Counties. There … Continue reading
Tennessee Storms Will Sink Into North Alabama
Click image to enlarge. Thunderstorms increased markedly in intensity late this evening over Central Tennessee. Several severe thunderstorm warnings are now in effect for areas along and ahead of the line, including the Nashville Metro. The SPC talked about issuing … Continue reading
From the Amazon
Friend of the blog Melanie Thomas, who works with Resurrection Faith Ministries, shared these beautiful photos from her recent trip to Iquitos, Peru. This is an image of a beautiful rainbow over the Amazon. Melanie: “This is where the Nanay … Continue reading
