Author Archives: Ryan Stinnet
Lots of Lightning with Storms
Several clusters of showers and storms are moving rapidly across Central Alabama this afternoon. No storms are severe, but these storms are producing gusty winds, intense rainfall, and frequent and dangerous lightning. The main storms we are watching stretch from … Continue reading
Active Afternoon Radar
A very tropical air mass remains in place across Alabama this weekend. Temperatures are in the upper 80s and lower 90s for much of the area. We are seeing a mix of sun and clouds, with numerous showers and a … Continue reading
Storms Approaching Birmingham Metro from South
We are watching a cluster of storms racing towards the north through Central Alabama this afternoon. These storms have a lot of lightning, gusty winds, and very heavy rainfall with them. They will be impacting portions of the Birmingham Metro … Continue reading
Steamy Summer Saturday
More sun than clouds for our Saturday and temperatures in many locations this afternoon are in the upper 80s to near the 90° mark. It remains a rather humid day as well. We are watching the radar this afternoon as … Continue reading
Strong Storms West of Birmingham
Tracking several clusters of storms across western portions of Jefferson County, as well as Walker, Fayette, and Tuscaloosa counties. Locations such as Bessemer, Hueytown, Oak Grove, Jasper, Berry, Oakman, Peterson, and Coaling are seeing the most intense activity currently. Also, … Continue reading
More Heat and Humidity
Hazy, hot, and humid weather for another day. Temperatures are well into the 90s along and west of Interstate 65, while a few areas in East Alabama are holding on to upper 80s early this afternoon. Nevertheless it is rather … Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Rinse and Repeat Forecast
Pretty easy forecasting this time of year, as temperatures are very similar each day, and there is nearly always a threat for rain. For today, temperature are heading towards the 90s this afternoon, and overall it is just a hot … Continue reading
Strong Storms Over East Alabama
Several clusters of storms are impacting portions of East Alabama late this afternoon and these storms are meandering about in different directions. The most intense storms currently are affecting portions of Calhoun, Etowah, Cleburne, Blount and Jefferson counties. No storms … Continue reading
Summer Marches On
Hot, humid weather continues for the weekend with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Best chance of storms comes during the afternoon and evening hours, but with the moisture-rich air mass in place, a late night or morning shower can not be … Continue reading
Watching the Radar
During the morning hours, showers and storms began to develop across portions of Alabama and these are going to continue to expand in coverage the next several hours. There is the possibility of a few strong storms and once again … Continue reading
