Author Archives: Ryan Stinnet
Strong Storms in Birmingham Metro
A cluster of very strong, but non-severe storms continues to lift north through Central Alabama this afternoon. These storms are producing very ominous clouds across the Metro area. With these storms, expect very heavy rainfall, gusty winds, perhaps some hail, … Continue reading
Lunchtime Radar Check
Once again, we are seeing showers and storms developing across the state as an upper-level low inches closer from the west. At this time, the majority of the convective activity is west of Interstate 65. It continues to lift mostly … Continue reading
Some Storms Continue
Most of the thunderstorm activity across the state has dissipated this evening. We still have two main clusters of storms affecting counties in Central Alabama. The first area is around Smith Lake and is impacting portions of Winston, Cullman, and … Continue reading
Quick Evening Radar Check
A few areas of showers and storms have developed across Alabama this afternoon. At this time, none of these cells are severe, but they could be producing some gusty winds, small hail, heavy rain, and lightning. The activity will continue … Continue reading
Mostly Sunny and Hot Afternoon
Much like we saw yesterday, there are some clouds moving through the Alabama sky this afternoon. Most locations are seeing mostly sunny and hazy conditions and that is what we expect the rest the day. There is a small chance … Continue reading
Meanwhile, In Another Ocean
Yesterday at this time, we were talking about little bitty Tropical Storm Amanda. Today, we are talking about a category 4 beast of a hurricane. Amanda went through a rapid intensification cycle over the last 24 hours and is now … Continue reading
Very Warm and Hazy Afternoon
Not a bad start to the holiday weekend across the state. We are seeing more cloud cover today and conditions are a bit more hazy. For most areas, it is partly to mostly sunny. Just after 1PM this afternoon, underneath … Continue reading
Your Weekly U.S. Drought Monitor Update
Little to no change in the drought conditions across much of the U.S. Terrible drought, categorized as exceptional, continues across the Southern Plains and along the West Coast. All of the state of California is suffering from severe drought conditions … Continue reading
Your Weekly Drought Monitor Update
Little to no change in the drought conditions across much of the U.S. Terrible drought, categorized as exceptional, continues across the Southern Plains and along the West Coast. For Alabama, even though we received rain yesterday, much of the last … Continue reading
Showers and Storms Continue
The radar remains very active this evening. The surface cold front is now beginning to push east and is moving into the state. It is showing up on the radar as a line of showers and storms in West Alabama. … Continue reading
