Author Archives: Ryan Stinnet
Tropical Storm Ingrid in the Southwestern Gulf
Late this morning, tropical depression 10 strengthen into our 9th named storm of the year, Ingrid. The system continues to spin and slowly move west today. It is expected to slow increase in intensity before making landfall into the eastern … Continue reading
Tropical Depression 10 forms in the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico
This system looks impressive so far and will likely become Tropical Storm Ingrid during the next 24 hours. Current forecast has the system meandering around the Bay of Campeche before it moves into eastern Mexico. This system poses no threat … Continue reading
Severe Weather Expert Greg Carbin will be Speaking in Hoover Tonight
The day has finally arrived and excitement is bubbling over as another prominent meteorologist will be speaking to the Central Alabama NWA Chapter. Greg Carbin, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, will be the … Continue reading
Tropical Depression 9 Forms in the Eastern Atlantic
…TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE FAR EASTERN ATLANTIC… …TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR THE SOUTHERN CAPE VERDE ISLANDS… This system is a long ways away from the United States and is not expected to impact the U.S. The track of … Continue reading
Mostly Sunny and Very Warm
Most areas across Central Alabama have seen an abundance of sunshine today. Mostly sunny skies have been widespread with only a few fair weather cumulus clouds. A look at the latest satellite image proves this as the late summer sun … Continue reading
Tropics Remain Quiet as Hurricane Season Nears Peak
The Tropical Atlantic remains very calm in 2013. We are nearing the peak of the season (September 10) and there are no active systems. The NHC is watching a couple of areas in the basin, but neither of these features … Continue reading
Tropical Depression Develops in the Eastern Caribbean
…TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS SOUTH OF PUERTO RICO… …TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS ISSUED… SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST…2100 UTC…INFORMATION ———————————————- LOCATION…16.5N 66.2W ABOUT 130 MI…210 KM S OF SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO ABOUT 205 MI…330 KM SE OF PUNTA CANA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC … Continue reading
Rainfall Totals for August
It was a very wet June and July for much of Alabama, and August was no different from the rest of the summer. The folks at the NWS Office in Birmingham have mapped out the rainfall totals for the entire … Continue reading
Strong Storms Approaching Sumter County
A cluster of strong storms are entering Sumter County from eastern Mississippi. Portions of the complex are severe capable of producing large hail and damaging winds. No warning for the county yet, but frequent lightning, hail gusty winds and torrential … Continue reading
Showers Continue, More Storms Possible Later
Heavy rain fell across eastern portions of the state this morning. That rain has since dissipated and now the rain is confined to western portions of the state. Locations in Marion and Winston counties are seeing the more intense rain … Continue reading
