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Strong Storms Over Central Alabama
Strong storms are occurring over Hale, Perry and Bibb Counties. The strongest storms are from west of Heiberger to Greensboro to just east of Demopolis to near Linden. The most dangerous part of this cluster is northwest of Marion in … Continue reading
Alabama Update 3:55 p.m.
Heavy rain and storms at this hour are in the eastern border counties of Alabama from Randolph through Cleburne and into Cherokee County. There is already a flash flood warning for Calhoun County, including Anniston, and I would not be … Continue reading
Rain and Storms Increasing Again
Showers and thunderstorms continue over East Alabama this afternoon. The mass is increasing in coverage and intensity as it edges slowly westward while individual cells stream north northwestward. They are moving very slowly, and as a result, are producing heavy … Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for this afternoon for South Central and South Alabama. It is valid until 7 p.m. CDT Counties in the NWS Birmingham County Warning Area include: Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Chambers, … Continue reading
10:25 Update
Rain and storms are heavy at this hour over extreme eastern Shelby and Talladega Counties, with more storms forming over extreme northern Coosa County. Lots of heavy rain and lightning between Columbiana and Talladega. This activity will push north northwest … Continue reading
Help Find Sasha
Dedicated Skywatcher Dave Echols has lost his beautiful dog. She was last seen in the downtown Leeds area. From Dave: Sasha is a 5-6 yr old Shepherd/Rottie mix with a spotted tounge. She is maybe 15-18 inches tall and weighs … Continue reading
More Rain and Storms
Rain and storms continue to increase across Shelby, northern Chilton, southwestern Talladega and Coosa Counties. The heaviest rain extends from near Jemison to Montevallo to Columbiana to south of Chelsea. More extends from Rockford to Sylacauga to Talladega. The activity … Continue reading
Heavy Rain Threat Increasing
The area of thunderstorms is growing over Central Alabama this morning. A heavy rain threat is developing as cells line up and train over the same areas. At 7:25, the heaviest rain extended from north of the Vincent and Harperville … Continue reading
Wet Start Eastern Side of Birmingham Metro
Getting off to a wet start on the eastern side of the Birmingham Metro this morning with showers and storms streaming northward around the eastern periphery of an upper low. A great morning to open the window, pull up the … Continue reading
Morning Rumbles
Showers and storms formed early this morning with an upper low rotating just to our west. They are moving north northwest in the circulation around the low. Someone asked on the blog last night about the weird storm motion yesterday. … Continue reading
