Author Archives: Ryan Stinnet
Midday Nowcast: More Heat with Some Strong Storms Later
We are seeing plenty of sunshine today, and that is allowing temperatures to surge well into the mid and upper 90s. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: More Oppressive Heat; Watching Storms to the East
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity is causing our heat index values to surge well over 100°, and in many places, exceeding 105° which is why the Heat Advisory continues today and through at least tomorrow across much of Alabama. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Hazy, Hot, and Humid
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will cause heat index values over 100°, and in many places it will exceed 105° which is the Heat Advisory criteria for all of Central Alabama, and is why we are seeing one today. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Strong Storms for Southwest Alabama Today
The SPC has maintains a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms today for the southwest counties of the state, with a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) as far east as Gordo, Marion, Hayneville, and Geneva. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Not as Stormy Today
Warm and muggy across the state, but not as stormy today. The boundary responsible for this week’s rain and storms has dropped into South Alabama and that is where the better chance of strong storms is today. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: More Rain and Storms on the Way
The weak frontal boundary continues to slowly drop through the state and remains the focal point for showers and storms across Alabama. When it is not raining, the days are featuring a mix of sun and clouds, very humid conditions, and temperatures are ranging from the low 80 to the low 90s. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Heat, Humidity, and Daily Storms
Little change in the day to day forecast this time of year; the days feature a mix of sun and clouds and are featuring afternoon highs on either side of the 90° mark. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Rain and Storms on the Way
The radar is getting active late this morning across West Alabama, and these storms will continue to increase in coverage as they slide east. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Welcome to June
Welcome to the new month, and the forecast for today is pretty routine early June weather. We are seeing more sun than clouds with temperatures heading towards the low 90s for much of North/Central Alabama. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: More Sun than Clouds for Memorial Day
Lots of sunshine in the forecast the rest of today with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s across the state. Not at all a bad Memorial Day in the weather department. Continue reading
