Author Archives: Ryan Stinnet
Rainy and Stormy Times Ahead
We have escaped most of today without any issues from the weather. It has been a fairly nice day across much of Alabama as we saw a mix of sun and clouds. Now as we head towards the second half … Continue reading
Sunday’s Severe Weather Threat
The latest day two convective outlook from the SPC continues to highlight areas of the Northern Gulf Coast in a slight risk for severe weather on Sunday. The risk is valid from 7AM Sunday to 7AM Monday and covers areas … Continue reading
Tornado Helmet Safety Night with the Birmingham Barons
Do you have a bike helmet or a helmet of any kind around your house? Have you thought about using it during a tornado to protect your head? Since it is spring and with the severe weather we are known … Continue reading
Mid-Morning Update
Showers and storms continue across much of Central Alabama this morning. The main line of storms continues to push off to the south and east today. Though the severe weather threat is over for most of Central Alabama, the SPC … Continue reading
Storms Slowly Weakening
The line of storms continues to slowly weaken this morning. The NWS is issuing significant weather advisories now for the line. Any warnings will be allowed to expire. The storms are currently approaching Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. Expect torrential rainfall, gusty … Continue reading
Severe Threat Continues, Changes in Tornado Watch Possible
UPDATE: Due to current trends and severe weather parameters, the NWS in Birmingham is NOT planning on extending the tornado watch east at this time. The latest Mesoscale discussion from the SPC continues to highlight the threat for severe storms … Continue reading
Tornado Warning Just West of Marion and Lamar Counties
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a tornado warning for Itawamba and Monroe Counties in northern Mississippi. These counties are just to the west of Lamar and Marion Counties in Alabama. This is a Doppler Radar indicated tornado. … Continue reading
Storms Approaching the State Line
A very strong and severe line of storms is approaching Alabama this morning. Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect up to the state line. After 4 AM, the line of storms should begin to enter Alabama and we see no … Continue reading
Heading Through the Night
The SPC has just issued their latest day one convective outlook for this evening which cover us through the overnight hours.Thankfully the SPC has discontinued the moderate risk they had issued. The slight risk for much of northwestern Alabama has … Continue reading
Very Dangerous Storm Northeast of Dallas
A very impressive couplet showing up on radar with this storm. Numerous reports of a tornado on the ground outside of Dallas this evening. This storm is currently affecting Hunt County and is near the town of Greenville. Areas along … Continue reading
