Author Archives: Scott Brown
Early Afternoon Update on Tropical Storm Nicole; Rain Getting Closer to Central Alabama
As of 12:30 pm, the main bulk of rain associated with Tropical Storm Nicole continues to stay off to our east and southeast, but I wouldn’t be surprised if a few light raindrops or drizzle is falling south of I-20 and east of I-65. Continue reading
Late Morning Update on Tropical Storm Nicole
Tropical storm conditions will continue along the east coast of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina within the warning areas today. Continue reading
Hurricane Nicole Approaching the East Coast of Florida
Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected until Nicole makes landfall along the Florida east coast. Continue reading
Wind Advisory Issued for Eastern & Southeastern Parts of Central Alabama for Much of Thursday
NWS Birmingham has issued a WIND ADVISORY valid starting at 8 am CST Thursday morning and is set to expire at 12 am CST for the following counties in Central Alabama: Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Clay, Cleburne, Lee, Macon, Pike, Randolph, Russell, and Tallapoosa. Continue reading
Nicole Now at Hurricane Strength; Dangerous Storm Surge & Strong Winds Hitting the Grand Bahama Island
5 pm CST observations from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Nicole has strengthened in to a hurricane. The maximum winds are estimated to be 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Continue reading
TS Nicole Approaching the Northwestern Bahamas; New Storm Surge Warning Issues
On the forecast track, the center of Nicole will move near or over the Abacos and Grand Bahama in the northwestern Bahamas today and move onshore the east coast of Florida within the hurricane warning area tonight. Continue reading
Nicole Close to Hurricane Strength & Headed for the Northwest Bahamas
Nicole is likely to become a hurricane soon but, given the marginal dynamic and thermodynamic environment, significant strengthening seems unlikely. Continue reading
Nicole Continues to Intensify; New Tropical Storm & Storm Surge Watches Issued
Nicole is moving toward the west near 10 mph (17 km/h). A west-southwest motion is expected through early Wednesday. A westward to west-northwest motion is forecast to begin later on Wednesday, followed by a turn toward the northwest and north-northwest on Thursday and Thursday night. Continue reading
WeatherBrains 877: Boogered Up
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
TS Nicole — Hurricane Warning Issued for Portions of the Florida East Coast
Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph with higher gusts. Strengthening is expected during the next 36 to 48 hours, and Nicole is forecast to be near or at hurricane strength by Wednesday and Wednesday night while it is moving near the northwestern Bahamas and approaching the east coast of Florida. Continue reading
