You can clearly see the surface low tonight over southern Arkansas. The low looks like it is moving a little faster tonight and it will be in southern Illinois by morning. You can also see a fairly decent line of … Continue reading →

On the morning of March 28, 2000, it seemed apparent that a severe weather outbreak would affect Oklahoma and Texas. The Storm Prediction Center posted a moderate risk outlook for northern Texas and southern Oklahoma. A cold front over Kansas … Continue reading →

It doesn’t get much better than this in Central Alabama. Lots of blue skies and mild temperatures. Readings are in the 60s right now heading for highs around or just a little above 70F across Central Alabama. Regional radars still … Continue reading →

The actual warning from the NWS Birmingham that provided a 12 minute lead time on the tornado. March 27, 1994 was Palm Sunday. I was a meteorologist at Channel 42 in Birmingham. The Chief Meteorologist was away that day and … Continue reading →

From John Talbot… Chilton CO Sheriffs Office just got a report of a tornado on the ground at Co Rd 406 & Little John Rd. Deputies enroute to check. Tornado warning continues for Chilton and Coosa Counties until 8:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

Tornado Warning for Chilton, Coosa [AL] till 8:30 PM CDT …* AT 755 PM CDT…THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETECTED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR CHILTON COUNTY MOTOR SPORTS PARK…MOVING EAST AT 35 MPH. Here is the … Continue reading →

The storm that produced some damage around Maylene and Alabaster has weakened enough for the NWS to cancel the tornado warning. The strong storm is now between Chelsea and Columbiana. Moving ENE.

Tornado Warning for Shelby [AL] till 7:30 PM CDT …* AT 658 PM CDT…THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETECTED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR MAYLENE…MOVING EAST AT 35 MPH. Wall cloud just passed near Montevallo. Heading toward … Continue reading →

Tornado Warning for Cullman [AL] till 7:00 PM CDT …AT 630 PM CDT…THE PUBLIC REPORTED A TORNADO 5 MILES WEST OF FAIRVIEW WITH DAMAGE BEING REPORTED. THE TORNADO CONTINUES TO MOVE TOWARD THE EAST AT 40 MPH. Continue tornado precautions … Continue reading →

Strong rotation on radar in northern Cullman County near Vinemont. Spotters report rotation in clouds near the Vinemont School. Deputy following funnel cloud. Tornado warning continues for Cullman County. It has been extended eastward to include the communities of Baileyton … Continue reading →