Author Archives: murray
Crazy Night
It’s been a crazy night across Central Alabama as thunderstorms exploded just after 10 p.m. and grew into monsters spewing lightning and torrential rains and producing some damaging winds and hail. Things have actually calmed quite a bit in the … Continue reading
Intense Winds Entering Birmingham Metro
Winds of 70 mph or higher are now entering western Birmingham area now. Folks from Adamsville to Downtown southwest through the western sections should be in safe place. Will move toward Bessemer, Ross Bridge, Hoover, Southside and Homewood. Getting numerous … Continue reading
Widespread Damaging Winds Likely Walker/Jefferson
Intense winds are spreading southeast rapidly across Walker County right now. They are pushing quickly down US-78/I-22 at 45-50 mph. Just went through Jasper. Now approaching Cordova/Parrish. Winds will be above 60 mph. Will cause widespread tree damage. These high … Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued
Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Autauga, Bibb, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton, Clay, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Fayette, Hale, Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker [AL] till 7:00 AM CDT.
Walker County Be In Safe Place, Heads Up Jefferson
High winds are moving into northern Walker County right now form Winston County. They extend from Nauvoo to southwest of Arley. They will reach Carbon Hill shortly. They will reach Jasper in about 10 minutes. They will then move toward … Continue reading
Storms Developing Rapidly in Birmingham Area
Showers and storms are developing rapidly in the Birmingham area right now. Lots of sharp lightning. Cells are near Trussville/Moody, in the Morris/Kimberly area, south of Locust Fork and near Springville. They are also strong in the Cullman area. Everything … Continue reading
Heads Up Franklin, Marion, Winston
To our friends in Marion, Winston and Franklin Counties between now and 1 a.m. Those are two nasty storms in northeastern Mississippi late tonight and they are tracking toward Northwest Alabama. And they seem to be getting stronger. Severe thunderstorm … Continue reading
Late Night Notes
This graphic refers to several of the elements discussed in this post. Click the image to enlarge and study some of them. See how many you can find. Kind of a “hidden pictures puzzle” game like we used to enjoy … Continue reading
Lunch Time Update
The SPC continues to keep a large part of Alabama under a slight risk for severe weather today. Birmingham is not in the current risk, however just west of the city the is. The risk includes Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Mobile and … Continue reading
Need Rain?
Most of Central Alabama needs rain. According to the State Climatologist John Christy, much of Central Alabama needs 1.5 to 2 inches of rain just for short term needs. Some folks were lucky this week, as this graphic shows, including … Continue reading
