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A Few of My Favorite Things
I have a web page on my computer that acts as my own personal homepage. It contains all of the hundreds of links that I use everyday, including countless superb weather links. I spent part of my worktime today fine … Continue reading
It’s Getting Cold Out There
Some spot reports tonight as of 9 p.m…. Tuscaloosa 32F (sensor says light snow…but doubtful) Birmingham 31F…NW wind 16 G 22 Calera 32F and clear Alex City…36F and clear Anniston…32F Gadsden…28F and clear Haleyville…22F Decatur…24F Forecast lows look to be … Continue reading
Snow Bowl
The NFL game between the Patriots and Cardinals in Foxboro, Massachusetts is awash in snow this afternoon. The Cardinals have not played in snow in 25 years, and they are getting whitewashed by the Patriots. A powerful low pressure system … Continue reading
11 a.m. Update
Nice to see the sunshine back across Central Alabama on this first official day of winter. But the sun is not helping very much in the face of strong cold air advection. Northwest winds are averaging 10-15 mph. The gustiness … Continue reading
11 O’Clock Look
Here’s an update on the progress of our showers tonight… The leading edge of the main area of showers extends from DeKalb through Marshall, Blount, Walker, Tuscaloosa and Pickens Counties. The heaviest rain extends from southern Lamar County into Fayette … Continue reading
National Notes…
Some National Highlights…. …8.8 inches of snow fell on a largely prepared Boston area Friday. Workers were sent home early. Government shut down. Schools dismissed early. Over four thousand pieces of snow removal equipment were rolled into position. The results … Continue reading
10 O’Clock and All’s Well
At 10 p.m., a band of moderate showers was moving southeastward across West and North Central Alabama. The heaviest rain was over Morgan County south of Huntsville. The distinct line of showers marking the front extends from north of Carrollton … Continue reading
Storms Weakening
The line of storms ahead of a strong cold front is weakening tonight. The distinct line of storm has become less defined and is spreading out. The leading edge extends from Marshall and Mourgan Counties, through Winston, Fayette and Lamar … Continue reading
Cross Section of our Front
Here is a 200 mile cross section of temperatures ahead and behind our front… Columbus AFB, MS…68F Tupelo…61F Oxford…52F Memphis…46F Jonesboro, AR…39F Further into the cold air… Springdale AR…28F Topeka KS…8F Grand Island NE…0F Minot AFB…-10F As the front passed … Continue reading
Strong Winds Reported Northwest Alabama
Winds to near 60 mph were reported at Cloverdale in Northwest Alabama from our line of storms. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 8 p.m. for parts of Lauderdale, Limestone, Colbert and Lawrence Counties. The line was just … Continue reading
