Author Archives: Scott Brown
Very Active Storms to Our North and Northwest; All Quiet for Us at the Moment
As of 7:40 pm, there is not much happening in North/Central Alabama at the moment, but the activity stretching from eastern parts of Texas through the western and middle parts of Tennessee is heading in our direction. Continue reading
As We Wait to See What Will Occur for North/Central Alabama, Severe Threat Continues to Our North & West
Storms have struggled to produce much wind damage up to this point. As the boundary layer cools, the favorable window for damaging wind will diminish within a few hours. Continue reading
Nice & Warm with Clouds Along with a Few Sprinkles
AT 1:50 PM: We continue to have a good bit of clouds covering much of Central Alabama going into the mid-afternoon hours, while some sunshine is making it to the surface. Continue reading
Severe Weather Awareness Week 2021: Severe Weather Messaging
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) is part of the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP). Their mission is to provide timely and accurate forecasts and watches for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes over the contiguous United States. Continue reading
Cloudy with a Few Showers Today; Rain Chances Nearly Every Day Through Friday
Clouds will keep the skies gray throughout the day with a few raindrops possible. Unfortunately, rain stays in the forecast for the rest of the seven-day forecast, except for Wednesday. Continue reading
Gulf Coast Rip Current Awareness Week — Day 5: Beach Flags and Additional Resources
Know what the beach flag colors mean BEFORE you head to the beach. When you get to the beach, always look for beach warning flags, which are often posted on or near a lifeguard stand. Continue reading
Severe Weather Awareness Week 2021: Receiving Weather Alerts
Living in Central Alabama, you are well aware of how quickly the weather can change. You have seen all of our posts about each severe weather event, now it’s time to see how you can receive the information from a trusted source. Continue reading
Flood Advisory Issued for Portions of Blount & Etowah Counties Until 10:15 am
At 826 AM CST, Etowah County Emergency Management reported heavy rain in the advisory area. Several roads have been reported as flooded across the county due to rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches since midnight. Continue reading
Gulf Coast Rip Current Awareness Week — Day 4: Beach Forecast Information
Know Before You Go! One of the best ways to be prepared for rip currents and other beach hazards is to know what you could be swimming into at the beach! Continue reading
Severe Weather Awareness Week 2021: Lightning
We are no strangers to lightning in Central Alabama, especially during the summer months with the daily pop-up thunderstorms we usually get. June, July, and August are the peak months for lightning in our area, but as you know, thunderstorms happen throughout the year. Continue reading
