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Bridges Starting to Ice on I-20 in Sumter County, Alabama
LATE REPORT 12:24…Ron Hughes in Coker reports heavy sleet in Aliceville, sticking to grassy areas… NWS Birmingham is extending the winter storm and ice storm warnings back to start at 1 p.m. Sleet is now reported in Sumter County and … Continue reading
FIrst Sleet Report in Alabama.
Here is the Jackson radar. That is a band of sleet and freezing rain that is now lifting north and east of the Jackson Metro. It will continue moving northeast and will affect West Central Alabama in the next couple … Continue reading
Early Morning Look at Southern Weather
Good morning. Brian Peters will be along with updated thoughts in a few minutes and a more detailed analysis. But here are a few notes. This image says a lot on a Sunday morning. 1. It’s cold! 22F at Birmingham, … Continue reading
Late Night Comments
A couple of quick comments for all the commenters…and we appreciate all of you. Be careful when you say this is no longer a major winter storm. That could not be further from the truth. Our biggest fear in winter … Continue reading
NWS BMX Issues Winter Storm Warning
NOAA Weatheradios all over Central Alabama sounded recently as the NWS has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning. It comes in two parts… The first part covers the northern half of Central Alabama starting at noon … Continue reading
HUN Posts Winter Storm Warning
The National Weather Service Huntsville has upgraded to a winter storm warning. It is in effect from 6 p.m. Sunday until 6 p.m. Monday. They are calling for 4 to 7 inches of snow, heaviest Sunday night, possibly changing to … Continue reading
Winter Storm Warnings Starting To Be Issued
NWS offices are starting to our west are starting to issue Winter Storm Warnings now for Sunday into Monday. The NWS Birmingham is planning to hold off issuing a winter storm warning until later this evening. The system is now … Continue reading
Your Winter Storm Surprises? Disappointments?
It has been a while since a widespread snowfall has been forecast this far in advance with fairly high confidence and good model agreement here in Central Alabama. There are still lots of details to be worked out. Remember, this … Continue reading
Dress Warmly For Birmingham’s Bowl Saturday
We welcome all of the Kentucky Wildcats and Pittsburgh Panthers for the BBVA Compass Bowl at historic Legion Field Saturday morning. It’s nice to have you in Birmingham! Coffee will be the beverage of choice at tailgating events with readings … Continue reading
Widespread Winter Storm Watches
(The early model data is coming in, and it looks like the current forecast is in good shape. Scroll down to read James’ recent post.) Winter storm watches have been posted for a wide area from East Texas (starting Sunday … Continue reading
