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Severe Threat Tonight/Monday?
The National Weather Service warns that there could be a severe weather threat tonight over Northwest Alabama as a cold front edges southeastward. Showers and storms are ongoing this morning across Missouri and Arkansas into western Kentucky, Tennessee and northwestern … Continue reading
2001: Tornado Over the Pentagon
It was just thirteen days after the 9-11 terrorist attack on America back in 2001. Concern was very high that there would be another terrorist attack. When the Emergency Action Notification System sounded in the Washington D.C. area, most people … Continue reading
Beautiful Saturday
A gorgeous day is in progress across North and Central Alabama with lots of blue skies and sunshine. There was patchy dense fog in the valleys and near bodies of water over North Alabama early this morning, but a review … Continue reading
Second Wettest September in Birmingham
So far this month, 12.02 inches of rain has fallen at the Birmingham Airport. This is a little more than an inch short of the all time record rainfall for any September in Birmingham, which occurred in 1906. There is … Continue reading
TD 17 Forms
Tropical depression number 17 has formed n the far eastern Atlantic. It is expected to become Tropical Storm Phillippe later today. It will likely recurve northwestward into the Central Atlantic. Here is the NHC official track forecast. Tropical Storm Ophelia … Continue reading
Science Teachers: Only a Few Seats Left For Weather Workshop
It’s not too late to sign up for the outstanding Science Teachers’ Workshop being put on by the Education Committee of the National Weather Association during their 36th Annual National Meeting to be held at the Wynfrey Hotel the week … Continue reading
A Nice Saturday
A nice Saturday is in progress across Alabama. High clouds continue to stream across the northern third of Alabamay, but sunshine is still plentiful in most areas. Temperatures were climbing into the lower 80s in the I-20 corridor. The nearest … Continue reading
Please Help Us Find Town Hall Participants
The predictions were issued well in advance. The forecasts were accurate. The watches went into effect long before the storms struck. Schools and businesses mostly closed. The roads cleared. People were watching and waiting. There was lots of lead time … Continue reading
Alabama Science Teachers: Sign Up Now!
Science educators continue to find ways to combat the difficulty of keeping America’s children interested in science. If you teach science and want to connect real-world expertise and application into your classroom, Monday, October 17 needs to be marked on … Continue reading
More Strong Storms Hit Trussville.
No, this is not a radar picture from this afternoon. It is at 10:44 p.m. Strong storms are affecting the same areas of Northeast Jefferson County that saw storms this afternoon. Once again, they are producing hail and very heavy … Continue reading
