Author Archives: Ryan Stinnet
Heat Advisory & Afternoon Storms
It is another hot and humid day, and we are expecting scattered to numerous showers and storms as we head through the rest of today. Plus a heat advisory remains in effect for the rest of the day as well. Continue reading
Late Afternoon Radar Check
As expected, the radar is quite active this afternoon with numerous showers and storms covering the Alabama landscape. These storms are producing tremendous amounts of lightning, gusty winds, perhaps some small hail, and very intense downpours. Continue reading
Watching the Radar
A very warm and muggy day is underway. Temperatures at midday are in the mid and upper 80s and we are seeing a mix of sun and clouds.
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Midday Update: Not as Many Storms Today
We expect scattered storms this afternoon and this evening; stronger ones should be over the western side of the state where SPC has a “marginal risk” of severe storms defined for extreme and southwestern portions of the state.
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Midday Update: Watching Strong Storms Heading South
SPC has much of the state highlighted in a “slight risk” (level 2 out of 5) for most of of the state today and tonight. An area of thunderstorms to our north, and likely a developing MCS (Mesoscale Convective System) should dive south and east this afternoon and evening which could enhance storms across the area. The main threat will come from strong straight line winds, possibly enough in a few spots to knock down trees and power lines. Continue reading
Midday Update: Hot & Waiting on Afternoon Storms
We are seeing a mainly sunny sky and it is a hot and humid day with temperatures generally in the upper 80s and lower 90s across Central Alabama this afternoon. We are watching the radar, but as of just after noon, we are seeing no storms develop, but it is only a matter of time before the radar gets very active.
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Midday Update: Hot, Hot, Hot
A heat advisory means the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Continue reading
Early Afternoon Update: More Storms on the Way
The SPC continues to have much of North/Central Alabama outlined in a “slight risk” (level 2 out of 5) for severe storms the rest of toda Continue reading
Hot and Humid Afternoon
A hot and humid day, with more sun than clouds. Temperatures this afternoon are into the 90s and factor in those dewpoints in the 70s, and it is just downright uncomfortable across Central Alabama. Continue reading
Hot and Humid Afternoon
A sunny and muggy Saturday afternoon with hot temps and very humid conditions. Dew points are in the 70s and that is making it feel rather sticky outside. Continue reading
