Author Archives: Scott Brown
SPC Mesoscale Discussion — Tornado Potential Increasing Over Southwest & South-Central Alabama
The latest Mesoscale Discussion just put out by the SPC mentions that the stronger cells moving out of Mississippi into the southwestern parts of Alabama may pose an increased threat for tornadoes as more moisture-rich air continues to move up into the area. Continue reading
A Brief Midday Check on Our Weather Situation
A line of rain with embedded thunderstorms currently stretches roughly from Arab to Tuscaloosa to Livingston. While gusty winds are being experienced in portions of Sumter and Greene counties, no severe weather is occurring in Central Alabama. Continue reading
SPC Mesoscale Discussion — Moisture Levels Will Play a Major Role in Tornado Risk Over the Next Couple of Hours
Storms have begun to organize during the past hour over the central parts of Mississippi. The amount of low-level moisture, and whether that richer moisture reaches the I-20 corridor, will likely prove critical for the tornado risk over the next 1-2 hours. Continue reading
Tornado Watch Issued for Portions of Central Alabama Until 6pm This Evening
NWS Birmingham, along with the SPC, has issued a Tornado Watch until 6 pm for the following counties in Central Alabama: Autauga, Bibb, Chilton, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry, and Sumter. Continue reading
SPC Expands Slight Risk Eastward Across the Southern Parts of Central Alabama
The Storm Prediction Center has expanded the Slight Risk eastward to now includes locations along and south of a line from Panola (Sumter Co.) to Jemison (Chilton Co.) to Opelika (Lee Co.) and along and west of a line from Opelika to Comer (Barbour Co.) to Spring Hill (Pike Co.). Continue reading
SPC Upgrades Part of Central Alabama to a Slight Risk for Later Today
The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the south and southwestern parts of the area to a Slight Risk for severe storms today. This includes locations along and south of a line from just north of Geiger (Sumter Co.) to just south of Billingsley (Autauga Co.) to just west of Sprague (Montgomery Co.). Continue reading
At Midday — Plenty of Sunshine Today; Some Strong Storms Possible on Sunday
As of 11:13 this morning, we have mostly sunny skies across much of North/Central Alabama, except for a few clouds that have moved into the northwestern quarter of the area. Continue reading
Saturday Weather Xtreme — Very Nice Today; A Few Strong Storms Possible on Sunday
Nearly a picture-perfect Saturday, but a front will bring rain and storms to the area on Sunday. After that, calm and cool weather can be expected for next week. Continue reading
Several Counties Canceled from the Winter Weather Advisory
NWS Huntsville continues the Winter Weather Advisory for Colbert, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, and Morgan counties in North Alabama until 6 pm this evening, but has canceled the advisory for Cullman, DeKalb, and Marshall counties. Continue reading
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for the Extreme Northwestern Counties in Central AL on Thursday Morning
Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze for parts of Marion, Lamar and Winston counties. Continue reading
