Author Archives: Ryan Stinnet
First Tornado Warning
A tornado warning has been issued for a severe thunderstorm for a couple of counties in East Central Mississippi. There is strong indication of rotation near Damascus. This is just northwest of Meridian. Alan Gerard at the NWS Jackson mentioned … Continue reading
For the Rest of Tonight
The weather across Alabama is calm and should remain that way for the rest of tonight. Severe weather will continue through the overnight hours to our west. Tornado watches are in effect from north of St.Louis down the Mississippi River … Continue reading
Severe Storms to Our West
A quick look at the radar this evening shows strong and severe storms over portions of Arkansas and Louisiana. Numerous severe thunderstorms warnings, flash flood warnings, and even some tornado warnings are in effect across the region. There was a … Continue reading
Fifteen Years Ago, Part 2
The next morning the sun was shining but there was a stillness in the air. Something had happened and people were not the only ones affected. It was like all of nature was grieving. We decided to head to the … Continue reading
Fifteen Years Ago, Part 1
In April of 1998, I was a young lad coming into my own as a freshman at Oak Grove High School. April 8th started as a day like any other, but by the time it was over, thousands of lives … Continue reading
A Super Saturday Afternoon
Well it will be hard to find anyone that can complain about this weather; it is truly a beautiful and warm afternoon. This is what spring is all about; the birds are singing, the bees are humming, the flowers are … Continue reading
Scattered Showers & Storms this Evening
A check of the radar this evening shows most of Alabama remains rain free. Heavier storms have been to the south where there were a couple of severe thunderstorms warnings for Dallas and Lowndes Counties earlier this afternoon. More intense … Continue reading
Tonight into Easter
For the rest of tonight, most areas in North Central Alabama will continue to see some light to moderate rain for the next few hours. The rain should begin to taper off by later tonight and into the early morning … Continue reading
Quick Radar Check
Most areas across North Central Alabama are receiving some rain. Many locations are reporting very light to moderate rain is falling. There are some heavier showers making their way into southern Jefferson County near McCalla and Hoover and will be … Continue reading
Rain Moving In
Rain has made into Central Alabama this afternoon and will continue to expand into the state from Mississippi. No severe weather associated with this activity, but we could have a few rumbles of thunder. Many areas will experience a soaking … Continue reading
