Author Archives: Scott Brown
2023 Severe Weather Awareness Week — Flooding & Flash Flooding
Flash floods occur suddenly and usually within hours of excessive heavy rainfall. Flash floods become raging torrents of water, ripping through neighborhoods, streets, valleys, etc. sweeping away whatever is in their path. Continue reading
2023 Severe Weather Awareness Week — Severe Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms are a common occurrence in North/Central Alabama any time of the day, month or year. There are about 2,000 thunderstorms in progress around the world at any given moment. Continue reading
Severe Weather Preparedness Week Starts Today
In 2021, 65 tornadoes touched down across Alabama. Unfortunately, 7 lives were lost, and nearly 100 were injured. Continue reading
Clouds Invading the Area at Midday; Staying Dry Through the Weekend
As of 12:26 pm, if you are located south of the I-59 corridor, you are most likely enjoying mainly sunny skies. But for those along and north of the I-59 corridor, you will notice that some thin cloud cover has started moving over your neck of the woods. Continue reading
Weather Briefing – A Dry Weekend with Warming Temperatures
A dry weekend and start to the work week with warming temperatures, but showers and storms move in by Hump Day. Watching the potential of a clipper moving in here on Friday that will bring much colder temperatures and some precipitation with it. Continue reading
Winter Weather Advisory for Lauderdale & Limestone Co. Until 9 am Thursday
Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Continue reading
Winter Weather Advisory — Lauderdale & Limestone Co. Until 9 am Wednesday
Given the recent stretch of warm weather and subsequently warm ground temperatures, bridges and other elevated and exposed surfaces will be most susceptible to glaze accumulations due to freezing rain. Continue reading
WeatherBrains 889: Ankle Bracelet For Highway Jerks
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather. Continue reading
Not Too Bad Out There at Midday; Rain Returns on Sunday
As we have crossed over into the 11 am hour, skies across the northern half of the state contain a mix of sun and clouds, while the southern half is full of sunshine. Continue reading
Saturday Weather Briefing — Dry Today; Showers on Each Day Through Friday
Enjoy the nice weather we have for today, because showers are in the forecast from Sunday to Friday. Continue reading
