Author Archives: Scott Brown
Jerry Not Far Away From Becoming A Major Hurricane
The Air Force Hurricane Hunters investigating Jerry this evening found that the hurricane has strengthened. Continue reading
Humberto Is Now Extratropical, Last Update
Large swells will continue to affect Bermuda, the northwestern Bahamas, and the east coast of the United States from east-central Florida to the Mid-Atlantic States during the next couple of days. Continue reading
Humberto Expected To Become Post-Tropical Within The Next 6-12 Hours
The cyclone is anticipated to become fully extratropical soon, within the next 6 to 12 hours. Continue reading
Hurricane Jerry Continues To Strengthen, Approaching Category 2
Jerry is a compact hurricane on satellite imagery with the central dense overcast becoming more symmetric during the past few hours. Continue reading
Hurricane Jerry Continues To Grow Stronger
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Continue reading
Severe Drought Conditions Persisting In Parts Of Central Alabama
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that severe drought conditions are persisting across portions of western and central Shelby County. Continue reading
What A Difference The Wedge Makes At Midday
While we do have some clouds over the western parts of the area and crossing over into Mississippi, along with some scattered fair-weather clouds over the southeastern parts of the area, the rest of Central Alabama is enjoying plenty of sunshine. Continue reading
Jerry Is Now A Hurricane
Although the core of Jerry is expected to pass north of northern Leeward Islands, tropical-storm-force winds and locally heavy rainfall are possible, and tropical storm watches are in effect. Continue reading
Humberto Forecast to Become a Powerful Extratropical Cyclone Later Today
Large swells will continue to affect Bermuda, the northwestern Bahamas, and the east coast of the United States from east-central Florida to the Mid-Atlantic States during the next couple of days. Continue reading
Remnants of Imelda Continue To Bring Life-Threatening Flash Flooding Across SE Texas
Flash flood emergencies are in effect for parts of southeastern Texas. Continue reading
