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10 am Advisory — Henri is Now a Category 1 Hurricane
The latest run of the GFS has shifted to the east, but overall the models are focused in on landfall being between central Long Island and Rhode Island on Sunday. However, users are reminded to not focus on the center itself, as impacts will extend well away from the center, especially to the east. Continue reading
Weather Xtreme — A Few Strong Storms Possible Today
Stormy weather can be expected at times through the weekend before drier and hotter weather greets us to start off the work week. Some of the storms today may be strong to severe. Continue reading
7 pm Advisory — Henri Turns Northward; Expected to Become a Hurricane Soon
A continued forward motion at a faster forward speed is expected through early Sunday. On the forecast track, Henri is expected to make landfall in Long Island or southern New England on Sunday. Continue reading
7 pm Advisory — Grace Packing 100 MPH Maximum Sustained Winds; Landfall Later Tonight On Mexican Mainland
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 100 mph, with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast until Grace makes landfall, with rapid weakening expected as Grace moves inland over the mountains of central Mexico. Continue reading
10 am Advisory — Henri Remains a Tropical Storm, Forecast to be a Hurricane on Saturday
Although the intensity of Henri has not changed much during the past couple of days, satellite images show an improving cloud pattern with well-established outflow in the eastern semicircle, which could indicate that Henri is poised to strengthen. Continue reading
10 am Advisory — Grace Expected to Continue Strengthening
Grace is a strengthening tropical cyclone. Its structure has continued to improve in satellite imagery this morning, with more pronounced curved banding in its northern and eastern semicircles and good upper-level outflow. Continue reading
Some Localized Flooding May Be Possible Again on Friday & Saturday
The Weather Prediction Center has placed nearly the entire state of Alabama in a Marginal Risk (level 1/4) of excessive rainfall in their latest Day 2 Outlook (valid from 7 am Friday to 7 am Saturday). Continue reading
Flood Warning Replaces Flash Flood Emergency for Parts of Franklin Co. Until 12 am
At 758 PM CDT, emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Continue reading
EXPIRED — Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Franklin Co. Until 8 pm
At 551 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Continue reading
Dangerous Flooding Taking Place in Franklin County
Dangerous and life-threatening flooding is occurring in the southeastern part of Franklin County, especially around the Phil Campbell area. Continue reading
