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Strong Storms Affecting Talladega & Shelby Co.

At 352 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Columbiana. This storm was nearly stationary. Continue reading →

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Flood Advisory for Jefferson & Shelby Co. Until 6:00 pm

At 259 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Continue reading →

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Strong Storms Affecting Autauga, Chilton, Shelby, Bibb, & Jefferson Co.

At 237 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Oak Grove to near Parnell. Movement was east at 25 mph. Continue reading →

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Strong Storms Affecting Walker, Tuscaloosa, Shelby, Perry, Bibb, & Jefferson Co.

At 209 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bankhead Lock And Dam to near Harrisburg. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Continue reading →

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Flood Advisory for Tuscaloosa, Bibb, Hale, & Perry Co. Until 5:00 pm

At 149 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Continue reading →

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Bertha Weakens to a Tropical Depression

Bertha will move across northern South Carolina later today and into central North Carolina by tonight. Continue reading →

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Strong Storms Affecting Marengo & Hale Co.

At 1242 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Demopolis, moving northeast at 20 mph. Continue reading →

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Latest Mesoscale Discussion: Watch Not Likely At This Time

The Storm Prediction Center has nearly all of the state of Alabama in a LEVEL 1 MARGINAL RISK for severe storms through the rest of your Wednesday. Continue reading →

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Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall Near Mount Pleasant, SC

Bertha is moving toward the north near 15 MPH and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight with a gradual increase in forward speed. Continue reading →

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WeatherBrains 749: WFH or WTH?

We have Chris Darden, the Meteorologist-in-Charge at NWS Birmingham, and Kevin Laws, Science and Operations Officer at NWS Birmingham, joining us on this week’s show. Continue reading →

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