Author Archives: Ryan Stinnet
Midday Nowcast: Mainly Dry Week; Debby Stays East of Alabama
Rain chances are low this week across Alabama, not zero, but generally less than 10% any given day. That means an isolated shower or two will be possible, but the vast majority of us will be dry all week. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Hot and Humid; Potential Tropical Cyclone Four
Some strong storms possible this afternoon across Alabama. All eyes are on the tropics as our next system is beginning to develop and will cause issues for Florida this weekend. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Heat Advisory Continues; Some Improvements in the Drought
Heat Advisories remain in effect for all of Alabama today, and will likely be been extended into the weekend; Improving drought conditions across all of Alabama since last week. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Hot and Very Humid Final Day of July
Heat Advisories remain in effect for all of Alabama today, and have been extended through tomorrow as well. Again, a heat advisory means the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity can quickly lead to heat illnesses. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Heat Advisory and Strong Storms
We have some very typical weather ahead for Alabama the rest of this week. Expect partly sunny, hot, humid days and the risk of some afternoon showers and storms. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Lower Rain Chances, Higher Heat Levels
The trend for the rest of the week will be for lower rain chances and higher heat levels as an upper ridge rebuilds over the region. Highs the rest of this week will mid 90s each day. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Daily Showers and Storms Remain in the Forecast
Scattered rain and storms remain in the forecast today and through the weekend as a very tropical air mass remains in place across Alabama. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Despite Recent Rains, Severe Drought Continues for Portions of Alabama
The beneficial rains over the last week have helped drought conditions to improve across portions of Alabama, but again, it takes a while for drought conditions to form, and it takes time for drought conditions to go away. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: More Widespread Rain and Storms Today
It is a new day, but the forecast is not changing as a tropical, unstable air mass remains in place across Alabama and the Deep South this week. We are seeing scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms on the radar today and for the next couple of days. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Tropical Downpours at Times
As of late this morning, all the rain and storms are over the northern portions of the state, but through the afternoon and evening hours, the radar will get a lot more active across Central Alabama. Again, rainfall will be heavy at times, and expect lots of lightning if you find yourself under one of these storms. Continue reading
