Author Archives: Scott Brown
Wind Advisory Expanded in Time & Area for Central Alabama
The Wind Advisory for Central Alabama has been expanded to now cover Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston counties, along with Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston counties. The time of the advisory has also been extended until 10pm Friday night. Continue reading
Hurricane Helene Nearing Gulf Coast – Extremely Dangerous Conditions Expected
Location: 80 miles west-southwest of Cedar Key, Florida; 115 miles south of Tallahassee. Winds: 130 mph (Category 4 hurricane). Movement: North-northeast at 23 mph. Continue reading
A Brief Check on Our Weather Before 7pm’s Hurricane Update
Current radar as of 6:20pm shows that any rainfall falling across Alabama is over on the eastern side of the state. Continue reading
4PM CDT Update: Comprehensive Look at Helene as it Quickly Approaches the Florida Coast
Helene is now a strong category 3 hurricane, and additional strengthening is likely to occur before landfall which is just a few hours away. Continue reading
1PM CDT Helene Update: A Strong Helene Moving Closer to the Florida Coast
Helene now a very strong category 2 storm, additional strengthening forecast to occur this afternoon. Continue reading
Hurricane Helene: Current Satellite and Radar Images; Tornado Watches Issued For FL, GA, SC
Current radar and satellite images, as well as information on current tornado watches. Continue reading
10AM CDT Helene Update: Strengthening Continues; Hurricane Quickly Approaching Florida
Helene has strengthened to a strong category 2 hurricane. Here are all the latest facts. Continue reading
An Updated Look at Helene’s Impacts on Alabama
Wind and flooding are the main concerns for Alabama as Helene makes it way past the state Thursday night. Continue reading
Tropical Storm Isaac Forms Over the Subtropical Atlantic Ocean
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Isaac was located near latitude 37.1 North, longitude 54.1 West. Isaac is moving toward the east near 12 mph (19 km/h), with a general eastward to east-northeastward motion expected to continue at a slightly faster speed over the next several days. Continue reading
10pm Update on Hurricane Helene
At 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Helene was located near latitude 23.1 North, longitude 86.6 West. Helene is moving toward the north at 9 mph (15 km/h). Continue reading
