Author Archives: Ryan Stinnet
Drought Conditions for Alabama
Depending where you are in the state, your drought conditions could vary substantially from someone just a few counties over. Most areas for the month of November are behind for their monthly rainfall totals, and many areas are behind for … Continue reading
On the Weather Maps
Much of the country has been under very calm conditions most of the week. An early week cold front brought an area of high pressure that settled in across the eastern half of the country and with it the cold … Continue reading
Some Much Needed Rain
The showers and thunderstorms continue to push off to the southeast this morning. Most of the action is to the southeast of Interstate 20/59 now. Even though these storms have been non-severe, a couple of them have had some very … Continue reading
Heavy Non-Severe Thunderstorms
Waking up this morning to some heavy thunderstorms moving through Central Alabama. Heavy rain and frequent lightning are accompanying these storms, but none of them are severe. The heaviest activity is along Interstate 20/59 from near Vance through Birmingham to … Continue reading
Lunchtime Update
Checking out the latest satellite image, clouds have been moving into Alabama all morning. High clouds have made it into East Alabama. The more widespread and thicker cumulus clouds are running along and west of the Interstate 65 corridor from … Continue reading
A Bitterly Cold Night
After yesterday’s cold front passed through much colder air is settling in behind the front. The strong north winds today will continue to bring the colder air into Central Alabama and the Southeast. The winds are expected to go calm … Continue reading
A Look at the Weather Map
High pressure is in control over much of the Eastern half of the United States. That is keeping beautiful and sunny conditions in place, but very cold conditions too. It is also responsible for our breezy north winds today. The … Continue reading
Tropical Storm Boldwin
Even though hurricane season officially ends at the end of November. No development is expected and we should end this very active hurricane season ending on the “T” storm, as Tropical Storm Tony was our last storm to be named. … Continue reading
Afternoon Satellite Check
Nothing but severe clear across Alabama and much of the Southeast this afternoon. High pressure remains in control of the eastern half of the United States. The area of high pressure is producing a lot of subsidence, and that is … Continue reading
Soaking Rains This Morning
Widespread showers this morning across much of north-central Alabama, with even a few rumbles of thunder being reported. A nice, much needed soaking rain this morning should continue to push east through out the morning and into the afternoon. The … Continue reading
