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Shelby/Southwestern Jefferson Storm May Become Severe
The NWS has a significant weather advisory up for the storm south of Bessemer that will move north toward McCalla. Look for hail and strong gusty winds for now along with lightning and heavy rain.
Randolph County Storms Strong Also
Strong storms over East Alabama also now. They are over Randolph County, between Wedowee and Roanoke. Increasing possibility of strong gusty winds and small hail as well as lightning and heavy rain. These storms could become severe.
A Tale of Two Storms
102F at the Birmingham Airport at 2 p.m. A look at two storms. One in progress, one forming. EAST ALABAMA Storm between Heflin and Jacksonville is already intense and getting stronger. Tops now to near 50,000 feet. Shows high probability … Continue reading
Strong to Severe Storms This Afternoon
We continue to watch for storm development this afternoon across Alabama. A view of the composite reflectivity display from the Birmingham radar shows where the storms are forming this afternoon. Some places to look for in the next 30 minutes: … Continue reading
Slight Risk Severe Weather Outlook for Alabama Today
The convective outlook issued by the Storm Prediction Center just before 8 a.m. now includes much of Central Alabama. Here is a closer look at the risk area. A big ridge of high pressure is centered over the Smokies this … Continue reading
An Excellently Drawn Set of Warnings
Here is a prime example of storm based warnings from the National Weather Service that work. The NWS in Wakefield VA is drawing one large severe thunderstorm warning (yellow polygon) for the area that will be affected by the storm. … Continue reading
Tornadoes in Virginia
Two tornadoes are reported in Virginia now. One north of Richmond and another east southeast of Richmond heading toward Williamsburg. Tornado warnings are in effect.
Record Territory
Today has been a scorcher across North and Central Alabama again. Highs across the area included 107F Muscle Shoals (record) 106F Huntsville (UAH) 105F Huntsville (record) 104F Anniston (record); Calera; Decatur; Tuscaloosa (record) 103F Birmingham; Vinemont 102F Auburn 101F Montgomery; … Continue reading
Early Afternoon Heat Update
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s hot! 1 p.m. temperatures and the difference from the same time yesterday: Birmingham 100F (+2F) Tuscaloosa 1001F (same) Anniston 102F (+4F) Muscle Shoals 103F (-1F) Huntsville 102F (+1F) It’s actually been 101F already at … Continue reading
Heat Advisory Upgraded to Excessive Heat Warning
The National Weather Service has upgraded the heat advisory to an excessive heat warning for most of Central Alabama through tomorrow evening. The combination of the excessive temperatures and slightly higher humidities will push heat index values over 110F today … Continue reading
