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Cleburne County Storm is near Severe Limits
The NWS Birmingham has issued a significant weather advisory for the storm. Radar indicates that hail, potentially as large as 1 inch in diameter, could be approaching. Damaging wind gusts are also possible. Continue reading
Strong Storms Possible Over North Central Alabama Next Few Hours
A severe thunderstorm watch is not anticipated, but loosely organized storms will occur throughout the afternoon and early evening across the I-59/I-20 corridor in Alabama. Strong wind gusts and marginally severe hail are possible with the stronger storms. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Cullman County
At 340 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dodge City, or 9 miles south of Cullman, moving northeast at 20 mph. Continue reading
Sunday Weather Briefing Video: A Great Sunday
Our nice run of weather continues with dry and warm conditions today, Monday, and Tuesday, before a period of unsettled weather moves into Alabama for the remainder of the week. Continue reading
Friday Morning Weather Briefing Video: Fine Weather In Store For Your Weekend, Early Part Of Next Week
Great weather is coming to Alabama through early next week, with a fine weekend in store. Continue reading
Wind Advisory for Central Alabama
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Continue reading
Prepare for Wake Low and Strong Winds Across Central Alabama
These strong winds will push across Central Alabama behind the main rain area this afternoon and evening. Winds will gust to 40-50 mph. Trees will be knocked down and power will be interrupted in some areas. Continue reading
Radar and Weather Update at 230 pm
As expected, severe weather is occurring over Northwest Florida and extreme South Alabama this afternoon. Just rain and some embedded thunder for North and Central Alabama. Winds will continue to gust to 30 mph at times across Central Alabama. Flash flood watches remain in effect for the southwestern two thirds of Alabama. Continue reading
A Late Look at Alabama’s Weather: Severe Storms in Mississippi Should Weaken As They Move Into Alabama
Storms moving out of Central Mississippi should weaken before moving into West Alabama after midnight. We’re watching the carefully to make sure. There is a threat of severe thunderstorms, and flooding rains. Winds will be strong even outside storms tomorrow. Continue reading
Sunday Brunch Update: Talkin’ Eclipse, Severe Weather and Flooding by Midweek
Skies are mostly sunny across Alabama with some clouds starting to edge into western sections of the state. They will continue to increase through the day, with some nice sunset photos on tap for this evening, I feel. So have those smartphone cameras ready to snap away. Severe weather and flooding will be a threat by Wednesday. Continue reading
