Author Archives: Ryan Stinnet
Gusty Winds Ahead of Storms
The surface winds continue to increase across the area. Winds are gusting to 30-40mph out ahead of the main batch of storms. A wind advisory is being issued for the area as strong winds are capable of producing some tree … Continue reading
Strong Storms Impacting West Alabama
Strong, non-severe storms continue to make their way into Alabama. These storms are producing gusty winds, up to 50mph, heavy rain and frequent cloud to ground lightning. The low-level jet has intensified the last few hours and has allowed more … Continue reading
Storms Approaching the State Line
Thunderstorms are getting ready to cross the state line and make their way into West Alabama. None of these storms are currently severe, but a few of them are strong. Areas form Pickens through Lamar and Marion Counties will begin … Continue reading
Early Evening Update
As a strong cold front marches east, showers and thunderstorms continue to develop and move with it. A strong line of showers and some severe thunderstorms are pushing east this evening. Much of Central Mississippi remains under a tornado watch … Continue reading
Tornado Watch Just to Our West
Latest discussion has the chance for tornadoes and severe weather increasing to our west in northern Mississippi. Dewpoints are higher than expected and abundant daytime heating is leading to destabilization of the atmosphere across the area. Instabilities and shear are … Continue reading
Mid-Day Update
The SPC maintains much of Central Alabama in a slight risk for severe weather today. Moderate risk still extends into our northwestern counties. A favorable environment is developing across the Lower Mississippi River Valley for some tornadoes to develop; some … Continue reading
Isolated Storms over East Alabama
A few very isolated thunderstorms have developed over East Alabama this afternoon. One is over Cherokee County just to the southeast of Centre. The other is located in southern Calhoun and extreme northeastern Talladega Counties. The cities of Oxford and … Continue reading
Mid-Morning Update
The SPC has much of northern Alabama included in a slight risk for severe weather today. The risk includes areas along a line from Fayette, Birmingham and Anniston and all areas to the north. This is not a typical, widespread … Continue reading
Superb Saturday, Showers Sunday
Today is a fantastic Saturday of weather. Any and all outdoor activities planned should have no weather related issues, well minus a little pollen. Severe clear are the words for today as only a few clouds are blocking the sun … Continue reading
All Clear for Alabama
All watches and warnings have been allowed to expire across our part of the state. Things are finally winding down and the worst of the weather has now pushed over into Georgia. The rest of the night will be … Continue reading
