Author Archives: Ryan Stinnet
Strong Storms Impacting Birmingham Suburbs
Pulse thunderstorms continue to track towards the east across Central Alabama this Sunday evening. As they pulse up in intensity, they are producing a lot of lightning and torrential tropical downpours. As they pulse down in intensity, they will also … Continue reading
Lots of Lightning with Storms over West Alabama
It is the hottest part of the day and storms are bubbling up across the Alabama landscape. We are seeing numerous storms throughout the state, and in North/Central Alabama, the strongest storms currently are over western portions of the state … Continue reading
Hot & Humid, Scattered Storms
Early this afternoon, much of the state is seeing plenty of sunshine, and that has allowed temperatures to warm well into the 80s and 90s. There are a few areas of clouds, associated with storms currently ongoing across parts of … Continue reading
Hot July Weekend
Not quite as comfortable out there today as our humidity levels are on the rise. Dew points are in the upper 60s and lower 70s, and that along with temperatures in the mid 90s for many spots, have it feeling … Continue reading
Hot and Humid Alabama Weekend
Quite the hot and steamy day across the state as temperatures are well into the 90s this afternoon. With dew points in the 70s, we are seeing those heat index values exceed 105° this afternoon and is why the NWS … Continue reading
Improving Weekend Weather
After a very active day of weather Friday, we are seeing better weather today as a new air mass is settling into the state. Our flow is from the east today as a wedge feature has set up over the … Continue reading
Large Hail Possible
A complex of strong and severe storms continues to track south through West Alabama. Currently the most intense storms are impacting portions of Marion, Walker, and Fayette counties. Along with the threat of dangerous and frequent lightning, storms are capable … Continue reading
Strong/Severe Storms Tracking South
A very unstable atmosphere is in place across the state. It is allowing for very powerful storms to rapidly intensify and track south through the state. The main threat today will be damaging winds, around 60mph, but some winds could … Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Likely Soon
AREAS AFFECTED…NRN AND CNTRL MS / CNTRL AND S-CNTRL AL / W-CNTRL GA CONCERNING…SEVERE POTENTIAL…SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH LIKELY VALID 171634Z – 171830Z PROBABILITY OF WATCH ISSUANCE…80 PERCENT SUMMARY…SCATTERED CONVECTIVE INITIATION IS ANTICIPATED BETWEEN 17-19Z. SCATTERED WIND DAMAGE FROM SEVERE MULTICELLULAR … Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Hot, Humid, Storms Later
The heat is on as the upper ridge continues to hold on for one more day. We are seeing plenty of sunshine and temperatures heading well into the 90s this afternoon, and with dew points in the 70s, it is … Continue reading
